Legal Administrative Assistant – Legal Secretary

Bowman and Brooke

Legal Secretary supporting product liability litigation for Bowman and Brooke LLP, a national defense boutique. Managing court filings, case documents, calendars, expenses, and administrative support remotely.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing legal documents, managing case files, and filing in state and federal courts, while effectively supporting legal teams with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

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Legal Document PreparationFiling In State And Federal CourtsIManage Document ManagementCompuLaw Calendar ManagementCivil Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationFiling In State And Federal CourtsIManage Document ManagementCompuLaw Calendar ManagementClient Disbursement ProcessingAccounts Payable InvoicingDocument OrganizationTravel ArrangementExpense Report ProcessingOnline Court Directory Research

Soft Skills

Exceptional Organizational SkillsExceptional Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationNew York Rules And ProceduresNew Jersey Rules And ProceduresLegal Administrative SupportEmployment Stability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support legal case teams as a Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary
Prepare legal documents and correspondence
File documents in state and federal courts
Prepare binders for attorneys and judges
Manage documents and emails in iManage according to firm policy
Obtain documents from online court directories
Schedule meetings and calendar commitments
Calendar legal due dates in CompuLaw
Arrange travel and process expense reports
Process client disbursements and accounts payable invoices
Organize and maintain case files
Assist team members with broader administrative needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prepare legal documents and correspondence
File documents in state and federal courts
Prepare binders for attorneys and judges
Create and save documents and emails to iManage in accordance with firm policy
Experience obtaining documents from online court directories
Schedule meetings and other calendar commitments
Calendar legal due dates in CompuLaw
Make travel arrangements and process expense reports
Process client disbursements and AP invoices
Organize and maintain case files
Support overall Bowman and Brooke administrative needs by assisting team members where needed
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Exceptional computer skills
Ability to work overtime when the need arises
Heavy computer use
Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience required
Civil Litigation experience required
Knowledge of New York and New Jersey rules and procedures preferred
Demonstrated employment stability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid disability benefits
Firm-paid domestic partner benefits
Generous paid time off policy
Retirement savings plan with employer profit-sharing contributions
Nine paid holidays
Well-being programs and activities
24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling
Casual atmosphere and attire