Legal Assistant

Eckert Seamans; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Harrisburg, PA office. The role supports attorneys by preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating communications to keep matters moving smoothly.

Responsibilities include trial preparation, document management, and general clerical duties to support the firm’s lawyers and clients. A high school diploma is required; a college degree is preferred and two years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
• Monitor attorney deadlines, calendars, voicemails, and phone communications.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support.
• Coordinate conference calls, video conferences and other communications.
• Maintain client files (electronic and hard copy).
• Open and closing of client matters.
• Provide general firmwide support as part of the legal support team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritize tasks

Multitask

Confidentiality

High paced environment

Legal terminology

Learning new applications

Microsoft Office365

Adobe

Document management systems

Redlining & track changes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

iManage

Document management systems

Legal redlining & table of authorities

Job description

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Harrisburg, PA office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
• As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
• Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
• General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
• Maintain client files (electronic and hard copy)
• Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
• Copying and scanning of documents
• Open and closing of client matters
• Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to function well in a high paced environment
• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
• Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
• Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment

Physical Requirements:

• Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer
• Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners
• Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds
• None
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.