Legal Assistant

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our litigation team handling toxic tort, asbestos, and general liability matters in PA, with matters in WV as well.

You will draft and file pleadings, coordinate discovery, manage deadlines, and assist with trial preparation while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and taking an active role in high-profile cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania state and federal court procedures, rules, and e-filing.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation processes and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and internet research tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format, and finalize legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• File and serve documents in PA state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• Open new matters and manage case documents and discovery.
• Assist with trial preparation and organize exhibits and witness schedules.
• Coordinate attorney travel and meetings.

Skills

Time management

Legal terminology

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Legal research tools

Job description

Segal McCambridge is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Pittsburgh office and support a dynamic team of attorneys handling complex toxic tort, asbestos, and general liability litigation throughout Pennsylvania, with matters in West Virginia as well.

This is an opportunity to take an active role in challenging, high-profile litigation while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You’ll provide essential support throughout the litigation lifecycle—from drafting and filing pleadings to coordinating discovery, managing critical deadlines, and assisting with trial preparation.

At Segal McCambridge, you’ll find the resources and reputation of an established national law firm, combined with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your team’s success. We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work, anticipating attorney needs, and keeping complex matters organized and moving forward.

Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in our Pittsburgh office.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our litigation team, you will:

• Prepare and finalize legal documents: Draft, edit, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery materials, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage court filings: File and serve documents in Pennsylvania state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Coordinate litigation activities: Maintain attorney calendars, track critical deadlines, and schedule court appearances, depositions, meetings, and other case-related events.
• Support discovery and case management: Open new matters, maintain organized electronic and physical files, manage case documents, and assist with the preparation and coordination of discovery.
• Assist with trial preparation: Organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, assemble materials, and prepare trial-related documents to help attorneys prepare for hearings and trials.
• Communicate professionally: Serve as a point of contact with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and other parties, providing timely and professional communication.
• Handle administrative and financial tasks: Process vendor invoices, prepare check requests and expense reimbursement forms, and enter attorney time records accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate logistics: Arrange attorney travel, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, depositions, and other litigation-related activities.
• Contribute to team success: Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues, anticipate needs, and provide dependable support in a fast-paced litigation practice.
• Provide general office support: Assist with filing, scanning, copying, telephone coverage, office supplies, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy litigation practice.

Required qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation setting.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania state and federal court procedures, rules, and electronic filing and service systems.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation processes and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work efficiently under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Windows-based applications and internet research tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information and sensitive client matters.
• A collaborative mindset, a proactive work ethic, and a commitment to providing responsive, high-quality support.

Benefits and Perks

We believe our people are essential to our success. Our benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-attorney Chicago practice into a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys with nearly four decades of experience representing and defending clients in complex litigation.

With offices across the country, including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Wheeling, Segal McCambridge serves Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in a broad range of litigation matters. Our practice areas include asbestos and toxic tort litigation, class actions, construction, employment, environmental matters, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty litigation.

Our attorneys are committed to delivering sophisticated litigation counsel and effective advocacy. We value professionals who share our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and client service.

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?Join Segal McCambridge’s Pittsburgh team and help support the attorneys and clients involved in complex litigation throughout the region.