Legal Secretary

Ekspert Counsel is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Secretary to provide advanced administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys handling complex matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure and understands the expectations of a large law firm practice.

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling active and complex matters.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with court rules.
• Manage federal and state court e‑filings, including PACER/CM/ECF.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Assist with discovery, document production, exhibit preparation, and trial support.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements.
• Prepare and edit client billing and time entries; assist with billing adjustments and client‑specific requirements.
• Create and maintain organized filing systems and electronic databases.
• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

• Minimum 7 years of litigation legal secretary experience, preferably in a large or sophisticated law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with e‑filing systems and legal docketing platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365, including TOC, TOA, cross‑referencing, styles, and Track Changes.
• Experience with document management systems, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology tools such as Litera Change Pro.