Legal Assistant

Goldberg,-Miller-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin in Philadelphia seeks a Legal Assistant to join our growing team. This position offers hybrid/remote flexibility based on experience and supports several attorneys in a civil litigation practice.

You will assist with document preparation, calendar management, and file maintenance while communicating with witnesses, clients, and colleagues. A background in the legal field and proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom are valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the legal field preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software is a plus.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date.
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate meeting deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Typing

Bilingual (secondary language)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation management software

Job description

Description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in our Philadelphia office. This position can be hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the Eastern region's prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date.
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to communicate in a secondary language is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transportation accounts
• Voluntary insurances
• Annual bonuses

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.