Legal Assistant

keystonecollects; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Keystone Collects is seeking a detailed and proactive Legal Assistant to support the Law Department in tax collection litigation preparation and judgment enforcement. You will assist attorneys, maintain organized legal workflows, and ensure timely court filings while helping streamline daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of admin experience in a law firm or corporate setting, strong MS Office skills, and a commitment to confidentiality, with a willingness to work a hybrid

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 1–5 years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and e-filing portals.
• Deep familiarity with legal terminology, high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and strict confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft relevant legal pleadings including complaints, motions and writs.
• Prepare and manage case files.
• Answer phone calls and respond to email correspondence within a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of relevant law and internal processes.
• Maintain attorney calendars.
• File pleadings electronically as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

E-filing portals

Job description

Legal Assistant will perform administrative functions for Law Department, focusing on tax collection litigation preparation and judgment enforcement. Responsibilities will include providing administrative support to attorneys, maintain organized legal workflows, ensure timely court filings, and streamline day-to-day law firm operations. The successful candidate will be organized and motivated and able to operate under minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft relevant legal pleadings including complaints, motions and writs
• Prepare and manage case files
• Answer phone calls and respond to email correspondence within a timely manner
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of relevant law and internal processes
• Maintain attorney calendars
• File pleadings electronically as needed

Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree or Paralegal/Legal Secretarial Certificate preferred

Experience: 1 - 5 years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and e-filing portals.

Key Competencies: Deep familiarity with legal terminology, high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and strict confidentiality practices.

**Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule following successful training.