Legal Assistant

Overview

This role is a Legal Assistant position supporting legal offices. Responsibilities include providing administrative and case support to attorneys, preparing legal documents and correspondence (such as motions and pleadings), and managing information through an electronic case management system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence, including motions and pleadings
• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Use an electronic case management system to manage attorney calendars
• Coordinate examinations for defense experts
• Communicate with clients
• Maintain case files and other supporting documentation
• Answer phone calls
• Propound discovery, including serving client discovery
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Location

• Remote; candidates must reside within the state of Pennsylvania.

Hours

• Monday–Friday, with hours between 7:00AM–7:00PM ET.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher
• Minimum of two years of legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm
• Knowledge of and experience with western Pennsylvania counties’ civil litigation policies
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $29.57–32.50/hour
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Career development & tuition assistance

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May require lifting less than 25 lbs.
• Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
• Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Sponsorship for employment is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.