Legal Assistant

Margolis Edelstein; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A premier insurance defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Pittsburgh team. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Responsibilities include assisting with court document filings, drafting legal documents, and researching regulations. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of legal experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time, in-person role offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant or similar role is required.
• Must have experience with e‑filing in state/federal courts.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized individual needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize evidence and legal documents for attorney review.
• Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations and legal articles to assist with case preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

SurePoint

Filevine

Job description

This range is provided by Margolis Edelstein. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Legal Assistant - Margolis Edelstein

Margolis Edelstein, a premier insurance defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Pittsburgh team. We are looking for a self‑motivated individual with great organizational skills, effective case management, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Duties may include assisting with filing various court documents, drafting templates and calendaring. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, be familiar with e‑filing in state/federal courts, calendaring/docketing, and various legal administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Must have experience with e‑filing in state/federal courts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree a plus but not required
• 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient in Box, SurePoint, and Filevine preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

For consideration email your resume to [e-mail]

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In‑person

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice