Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a mid-sized law firm in Downtown Pittsburgh, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys with secretarial and administrative duties. The role includes drafting documents, red-lining, time entry, file management, and client support in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of litigation experience in a billable-hour firm, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Word, Worldox, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Five years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Ability to type 60+ WPM.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal secretary and administrative support to two attorneys.
• Draft documents and correspondence; red-lining, etc.
• Enter attorneys' time as needed.
• Open, maintain, and close files appropriately.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Typing speed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Worldox

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Deltaview

Juris

Job description

A mid-sized law firm in Downtown Pittsburgh is lookng for a Litigation Legal Assistant to support busy Attorneys.

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing legal secretary and administrative support to two attorneys
• Drafting documents and correspondence, red-lining, etc.
• Entering attorneys' time, on occasion
• Provide coverage in the absence of other legal staff
• Answering the phone and routing calls
• Scheduling and calendaring (including entry of tasks in Outlook)
• Making travel arrangements for attorneys
• Opening, maintaining, and closing files as appropriate
• Receiving and routing incoming mail and emails
• Electronic filing
• Assist with exhibit preparation
• Routine filing
• Client support

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years litigation experience in a billable hour-based law firm (federal and state court);
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a professional environment;
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to think strategically;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to type 60+ WPM;
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Worldox, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Deltaview (or other document management software), and Juris or other time entry software;
• Tech savvy and willing to learn new software;
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels within a law firm.
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.