Legal Secretary / Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Annapolis, MD
Full-Time
Get To Know Us
Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Firm that represents clients on a national basis, and maintains sixteen offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. The firm’s expertise is frequently brought to bear in limiting exposure in major cases throughout the country. The wide-ranging bar admissions of our lawyers, and our experience as regional and national counsel to Fortune 100 and 500 companies position Kiernan Trebach to provide directed and consistent representation on a regional or national basis. Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of corporations, insurers and self-insureds in the defense of litigated matters.
Role Objective
Kiernan Trebach LLP is seeking a seasoned Legal Secretary with 3+ years of experience, to join our team in our Annapolis, MD office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Role Responsibilities
As the Legal Secretary in our Annapolis, MD Office, the following duties would be expected of you:
Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal DocumentsScheduling DepositionsManaging Travel ArrangementsTime EntryCalendar ManagementE-Filing Motions and other PleadingsOrganizing Discovery MaterialsTrial preparationProcessing RecordsBilling EditsManaging Expense ReportsOther General Office Administration Functions
Role Requirements
Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts - DC, MD and VA.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.Microsoft Office proficiency.Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.Familiarity with document management systems.
Desired Experience, Education & Licensure
3+ years of Legal Support Experience (Preferred)High School Diploma/ GEDInsurance Defense Experience (Preferred)
Benefits For Full-Time
Medical, Dental, VisionPTO / Sick Leave Accrual401(k) & Profit SharingLife and AD&D InsuranceFlex Spending ProgramKiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No
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