Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Our law firm is a well-established law firm in Schuylkill county dedicated to providing excellent legal services and maintaining a professional, respectful, and collaborative workplace. We are currently seeking a reliable and skilled Paralegal or Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join our team.

Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a law firm or professional office setting, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work cooperatively within a team. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and consistent responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Prepare, proofread, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain organized case files and calendars.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Manage filing deadlines, scheduling, and document management systems.
• Assist in pretrial litigation and discovery as needed.

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm or office experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a team player—cooperative, dependable, and respectful toward others.
• Must maintain focus on work responsibilities;
• Demonstrated professionalism, competence, and integrity.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to urban@urbanlaw.com. Please include your personal email address and cell number.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 39 per week

Work Location: In person