Legal Secretary
Company: Robert Half
Location: Wellesley
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a highly
organized Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in
Danvers, Massachusetts. In this role, you will primarily support
one principal attorney while occasionally assisting two additional
attorneys as needed. The ideal candidate will have a solid
background in insurance defense and be skilled at handling legal
administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:
• Manage and track court deadlines, hearings, and case-related
dates to ensure all critical timelines are met. • Provide attorneys
with timely updates on upcoming deadlines, filings, court
appearances, and discovery milestones. • Prepare, file, and
organize legal documents while adhering to local court requirements
and rules. • Process court-related fees and submissions accurately,
ensuring proper tracking and management. • Maintain comprehensive
case files in both electronic and physical formats, ensuring all
records are up-to-date and accessible. • Communicate effectively
with internal staff, external contacts, and court personnel to
facilitate smooth operations. • Handle sensitive information with a
high level of professionalism and confidentiality. • Offer
occasional support to additional attorneys within the firm as
needed.• Proven experience supporting attorneys in insurance
defense litigation. • Strong knowledge of calendaring procedures
and managing court deadlines. • Familiarity with court filing
systems and handling fee commissions. • Exceptional organizational
skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple
priorities simultaneously. • Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. • Proficiency in legal document management
systems and administrative technologies. • Experience working in a
multi-attorney law firm environment is preferred. • Ability to work
independently as well as collaboratively within a legal team.
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