Hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal — Dynamic Litigation

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

HSA and FSA plans

Company-provided life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP seeks a well-rounded Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid for its Pittsburgh office. The role combines administrative responsibilities with paralegal tasks, including drafting pleadings, filing in courts, and managing calendars.

The candidate should bring solid administrative experience and some paralegal exposure, contributing to a fast-paced, client-focused team. Qualified applicants will have at least 2 years in a paralegal role and 3 years in legal/administrative

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal (traditional tort litigation experience preferred) and minimum 3 years as a legal or administrative assistant
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Strong Outlook skills and proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing pleadings and related legal documents
• E-filing and paper filing documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintaining team and court calendars and keeping attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Scheduling meetings and conference calls
• Communicating by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handling billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Maintaining electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
• Preparing exhibits, indices, compendiums of evidence, and similar documents
• Assisting fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
• Handling day-to-day administrative tasks related to supplies, facilities, and IT coordination

Skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP seeks a well-rounded Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid for its Pittsburgh office. The role combines administrative responsibilities with paralegal tasks, including drafting pleadings, filing in courts, and managing calendars.

The candidate should bring solid administrative experience and some paralegal exposure, contributing to a fast-paced, client-focused team. Qualified applicants will have at least 2 years in a paralegal role and 3 years in legal/administrative