Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Danvers, Massachusetts. In this role, you will primarily support one principal attorney while occasionally assisting two additional attorneys as needed. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in insurance defense and be skilled at handling legal administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and track court deadlines, hearings, and case-related dates to ensure all critical timelines are met.

- Provide attorneys with timely updates on upcoming deadlines, filings, court appearances, and discovery milestones.

- Prepare, file, and organize legal documents while adhering to local court requirements and rules.

- Process court-related fees and submissions accurately, ensuring proper tracking and management.

- Maintain comprehensive case files in both electronic and physical formats, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accessible.

- Communicate effectively with internal staff, external contacts, and court personnel to facilitate smooth operations.

- Handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

- Offer occasional support to additional attorneys within the firm as needed. Requirements - Proven experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense litigation.

- Strong knowledge of calendaring procedures and managing court deadlines.

- Familiarity with court filing systems and handling fee commissions.

- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency in legal document management systems and administrative technologies.

- Experience working in a multi-attorney law firm environment is preferred.

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a legal team.

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