Legal Secretary

Description:

Dannis Woliver Kelley, a mid-sized education law firm with a statewide practice representing school and community college districts, is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to their litigation team. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of litigation experience and be highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This position supports attorneys in preparing, filing, and managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining client and administrative records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, cover letters, and shell documents.

• Process court and administrative agency filings and maintain Compulaw calendaring.

• Proofread documents, create redlines, and ensure content accuracy and clarity.

• Provide executive-level administrative support, maintaining accurate calendars for attorneys and managing client and administrative files.

• Prepare new client/matter forms, coordinate fee agreements, engagement letters, and vendor invoices with accounting.

• Handle expense reports, travel arrangements, and create presentations using PowerPoint and PDFs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or GED; Paralegal certificate is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years legal secretarial experience; at least 5 years litigation experience required.

• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal software (CompuLaw preferred), PDF manipulation, document management systems, and E-filing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.

• Ability to manage complex scheduling, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Law firm experience required; experience in education law a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $40 – $46.50 (dependent on experience and qualifications).

• Hybrid work model.