Legal Assistant

Weber Gallagher; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our General Liability practice. This role offers remote work from any Weber Gallagher office state, with preference for NJ or PA residents.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a defense litigation environment, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Prior firm experience and PA/NJ filing knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic filing of documents with state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket deadlines, including court appearances, depositions, and other case-related dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters.
• Prepare and organize materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, including exhibits and trial binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties as needed.
• Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to attorneys as appropriate.
• Provide additional administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Document proofreading

Client communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant to support our General Liability practice group. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from any state Weber Gallagher has an office location (Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania), with a preference for candidates residing in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Candidates should have strong experience with Pennsylvania state and federal court practices and procedures. Experience with New Jersey matters is a plus.

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys and assist with matters from inception through trial and closing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic filing of documents with state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket deadlines, including court appearances, depositions, and other case-related dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters.
• Prepare and organize materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, including exhibits and trial binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties as needed.
• Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to attorneys as appropriate.
• Provide additional administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting attorneys in a defense litigation environment.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong proofreading, document formatting, and administrative skills.
• Prior experience handling Pennsylvania state and federal court filings and procedures.
• New Jersey litigation experience is a plus.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.