Legal Administrative Assistant

Sechler Law Firm; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechler Law Firm, LLC seeks a knowledgeable Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to attorneys and staff in a fast‑paced environment. The role includes preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing schedules, organizing case files, and assisting with daily office operations.

The ideal candidate must be detail‑oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents with precision.
• Ability to manage multiple attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Proven ability to organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with clients, courts, and external parties.
• Familiarity with court filing procedures and document preparation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Organize, update, and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with court filings and document preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties.
• Support billing processes, time entry, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.
• Occasional evening support for firm seminars and workshops, as needed.

Skills

Drafting documents

Calendar management

Client communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Sechler Law Firm, LLC. is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant. The Assistant will provide high-level administrative and clerical support to our attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, coordinating client communication, maintaining case files, and supporting daily office operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and experienced in handling sensitive and confidential information. If you are looking for a rewarding career supporting families in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Organize, update, and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with court filings and document preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties.
• Support billing processes, time entry, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.
• Occasional evening support for firm seminars and workshops, as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines efficiently.
• Proven track record of organizing and maintaining both electronic and physical case files.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with clients, courts, and external parties.
• Familiarity with court filing procedures and document preparation requirements.
• Proficiency in supporting billing processes and administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures at all times.
• Ability to work evening shifts, as needed.

About Sechler Law Firm

At Sechler Law Firm, we believe clients work hard for their nest egg, and they should get to keep it. Our mission is to help great families make great plans. The office was founded by Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Sechler.

Part of our philosophy is that estate planning is not a one-time transaction. We value an ongoing relationship with clients, which is why we founded the Red Wagon Club. The Club is a community of retirees who get together several times monthly for education and social events. It’s a fast-growing and exciting community. This position’s primary objective is to help grow and retain our membership.