Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Sprague Law, LLC
Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you!
Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!
Compensation:
$180,000 total compensation
Responsibilities:
Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Develop and independently execute tactical and strategic case decisions
Working substantive knowledge of business and commercial litigation issues
Advanced legal writing ability
Preparation and arguing of dispositive motion and evidentiary hearing
Trial of non-jury cases; jury trials a plus
Offer guidance and direction to junior attorneys and staff
Qualifications:
Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
Must be admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
About Company
We help businesses when they have to go to court so they can go back to making money. We want South Florida to be a place where business thrives. Giving businesses options, counsel, and representation is how we do it. If that speaks to you, you may just love it here.
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Sprague Law, LLC
Location: Philadelphia, PA
