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Mid level first secretary jobs go to professionals ready to own administrative portfolios end to end, coordinate across senior stakeholders, and manage priorities with minimal oversight. Openings today run across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like UPMC, Kiernan Trebach, and NYU Langone Health hiring at this level now.
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Kiernan Trebach LLP | Rockville, MD
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About the Firm
We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.
The Role
We are seeking a SEASONED Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistantwith 5+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to join our team in our Rockville, MD office and support multiple lawyers' litigation matters in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
What You Will Do
As a Legal Secretary/Assistant in our Rockville, MD Office, the following duties would be expected of you:
- Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas.
- Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
- Scheduling Depositions
- Managing Travel Arrangements
- Time Entry
- Calendar Management
- E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
- Organizing Discovery Materials
- Trial preparation
- Processing Records
- Billing Edits
- Managing Expense Reports
- Other General Office Administration Functions
What You Will Bring
Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
- High School or GED
- Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts – DC, MD, and VA.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
- Familiarity with document management systems.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Holiday Pay
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Schedules
Why You'll Love Us
At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm's clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.
Equal Opportunity Statement
**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**
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Mid Level First Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level first secretary job?
Position yourself by highlighting ownership, not just task completion. Emphasize projects you managed independently, processes you improved, and situations where you exercised judgment without close supervision. Tailor your resume to show stakeholder management, calendar and correspondence ownership, and any cross-functional coordination. Hiring managers at this level want evidence you can anticipate needs and act on them.
Which companies hire mid level first secretarys?
Companies hiring mid level first secretarys right now include UPMC, Kiernan Trebach, and NYU Langone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-size to large organizations that need experienced administrative professionals capable of supporting senior leadership with limited direction.
How do I move up to a mid level first secretary role?
Progression from entry level comes from gradually taking on more complex responsibilities over several years. Build depth by owning recurring projects, volunteering for cross-departmental coordination, and developing expertise in office systems and executive support. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as streamlining a process or reducing turnaround times, signals readiness for the ownership that mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level first secretarys?
Mid Level first secretary roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have complex operational structures and senior leadership teams that rely on experienced administrative professionals to manage communications, logistics, and project coordination at scale.