Legal Secretary

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our McLean Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looing to advance their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As part of a national law firm you will gain hands-on experience supporting a team of skilled attorneys while honing your litigation expertise. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy taking on new challenges, please apply. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft legal filing, format documents, pull exhibits proofread, and redact as needed
• E-file court documents in various state and federal courts 
• Open new matters and assist in processing case closures 
• Manage and organize legal documents 
• Coordinate and schedule conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred
• Experience working in Virginia, Maryland, and DC courts is required
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings
• Familiarity with State and Federal court rules, including e-filing requirements 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys
• Excellent organizational  and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently 
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys and clients
• A proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges 

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.