Legal Assistant - Personal Injury & Workers Compensation Defense

Who We Are

J.P. Mascaro & Sons is a local family-owned and operated solid waste services company that has been experiencing record growth and success. Starting with only one truck in 1964, we have grown into one of the largest, most successful, fully integrated solid waste companies serving the Mid-Atlantic area. We started with a core business plan that remains unchanged today: serve your customers well, treat your employees as family, and work hard.

Come Join Our Family!

Our Corporate Office, located in Audubon, PA, is currently searching for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support two busy litigators – one focused on personal injury defense and the other on Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation defense – as well as an additional attorney focused on transactional work. The ideal candidate will be organized, responsive, and capable of managing a fast-paced litigation practice. Prior experience in a legal setting is required, and paralegal experience is a strong plus.

Required Submissions:

• Cover letter
• Résumé

What You Will Do:

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings
• Organize and maintain case files, both physical and electronic
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation and document production
• Perform legal research and summarize findings (if experienced)
• Additional job duties and special projects assigned.

You Have/Are:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania court systems and e-filing procedures, including WCAIS
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We Prefer You Have:

• Prior work in personal injury and/or workers' compensation defense
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Paralegal experience or a paralegal degree or certificate

We Offer:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• CLE and bar dues reimbursement
• Professional development support
• A friendly, collaborative environment

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us." We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customers’ needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.

For more information about J.P. Mascaro & Sons, please visit our website at www.jpmascaro.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws.

We make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department if you wish to request an accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person