Legal Assistant

Job Overview
MBM|LAW is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Legal Assistant in its real estate tax assessment department. The position requires a self-motivated individual to provide support to the Firm's attorneys practicing before administrative agencies/BPAAR, Board of Viewers, and common pleas courts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intake notice of proceedings
• Coordinate and maintain calendars and task lists for attorneys
• File organization and maintenance
• Preparation and organization of materials for hearings and trials
• Provide support and research
• Research filing requirements across jurisdictions
• Communicate with court staff
• Preparation/filing of pleadings both electronically and in person at courthouse
• Prepare, review and proof correspondence, documents and pleadings. Knowledge of protocols with respect to legal correspondence. Word processing and typing
• Track correspondence requiring responses and keep attorneys advised of status and deadlines
• Preparation of invoicing materials; correspondence.
• Screen attorneys’ telephone calls, emails and correspondence as directed
• Respond to clients and provide information to clients as needed as directed by attorneys
• Assist other departments and support personnel as needed

Education and Key Job Competencies

• Two-year degree or equivalent certification
• Two-years plus working experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or for in-house counsel
• Strong planning and organizational skills and deadline driven
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and means
• Must have excellent O365 skills and experience with all O365 products especially Outlook, Excel, Access and Teams
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with navigation of County Real Estate, Department of Court Records, and Recorder of Deeds websites a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person