Legal Administrative Assistant 24 Yrs Experience Casualty Pittsburgh PA

Marshall Dennehey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Sound future

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 2-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in Casualty. Responsibilities include performing secretarial tasks, managing attorney schedules, and maintaining files. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in Casualty.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of organization skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties.
• Maintain files and assist with filing.
• Schedule depositions and meetings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Typing skills

Multitasking

Job description

The law firm of Marshall Dennehey seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 2-4 years of Casualty experience to join its Pittsburgh, PA office.

Description:

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties
• Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary
• Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
• Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages
• Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required
• Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
• Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
• In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
• Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
• Maintain attorney diary system
• Perform additional duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 2-4 years of litigation experience. Casualty experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
• Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills, possess excellent typing skills, possess a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment

Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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