Legal Assistant

<Job Overview>
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team with at least 2 years prior litigation experience. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support across a wide range of legal functions, ensuring smooth operations and efficient case management. Your energetic approach and meticulous organizational skills will help facilitate , document preparation, and administrative tasks, empowering our attorneys to deliver exceptional service to clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a collaborative environment.

<Duties>

• Prepare, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage legal case files and documents using document management systems like DM and Aderant to ensure accurate filing, organization, and easy retrieval of information.
• Conduct thorough document review and data entry to support litigation cases,
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating interviews, and handling phone etiquette with professionalism.
• Support project management initiatives by tracking deadlines, and maintaining detailed records for ongoing cases or legal projects.
• <Skills>
• Strong knowledge of litigation practices, procedures, and e-filing practices throughout multiple counties including Dauphin, Berks, Cumberland, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Philadelphia and Middle District. .
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience in legal administrative tasks including filing, data entry, document review, transcription, and contract preparation.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for client and witness interactions; professional phone etiquette for client communication.
• Project management capabilities to handle multiple cases or projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Join us in a role that combines energetic support with explicit attention to detail! We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills will directly impact the success of our legal team while providing you with valuable experience in the field of law.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person