Litigation Legal Assistant

Join MGC's Coverage Team in Philadelphia, PA!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Litigation Coverage team in our Philadelphia office. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of related work experience. High school diploma required.

Essential Functions:

• Log incoming mail using ProLaw and its dockets, e-mail mail to attorney and paralegal
• Proofread pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings and other meetings
• Coordinate travel, conference room reservation, conference calls, etc.
• Serve pleadings and discovery at attorney’s request with preparation of standard enclosure letters as needed
• Submit budgets at attorney direction
• Check court rosters for hearings and trials
• Copy and mail outgoing regular, overnight and certified mail
• Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
• Send closing file letter to client(s) and request final bill (at attorney direction)
• Other non-billable tasks as assigned
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to type 50+ wpm
• Familiarity with transcription and transcription devices
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Possess excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems
• Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision
• Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment

The hourly salary range for this position is $26.15 -$38.46. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

Experience

Preferred

• 3 year(s): 3 years relevant experience preferred

Education

Required

• High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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