Legal Secretary

Our client, a well-established law firm in Fort Worth is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and paralegals across several practice areas. This is an in-office role suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position plays a vital role in keeping attorneys and legal teams operating efficiently. Responsibilities include a combination of legal document preparation, scheduling, filing, and day-to-day administrative support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct secretarial support to multiple attorneys and paralegals
• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal correspondence, pleadings, and briefs
• Managing incoming and outgoing legal documents and correspondence
• Performing electronic filings with courts and administrative agencies
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Managing calendars, appointments, meetings, and conference rooms
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Handling phone calls, screening inquiries, relaying messages, and greeting visitors
• Assisting with attorney and paralegal timekeeping
• Developing and updating document templates, procedures, and formatting standards
• Operating standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, fax machines)
• Maintaining a clean, organized workspace and consistent, on-time attendance
• Supporting additional administrative needs as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of legal secretarial or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF software
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage or similar)
• Familiarity with legal time entry software (e.g., Elite WebView or comparable)
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Professional communication skills when working with clients, attorneys, and staff
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed

Firm Offers

Competitive salary ($65,000 to $75,000)
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional, collaborative in-office work environment

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all applicants based on their qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.