Legal Assistant - Family Law

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.; West Fairview (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Profit Sharing 401k Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Litigation practice group in our Harrisburg office. The role supports shareholders and paralegals in Family Law and General Law, handling mail, dictation transcription, calendaring, and billing, among other duties.

The candidate should have 3+ years of legal assistant experience, PACER proficiency, and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experience.
• Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings.
• Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals on administrative items including receiving and opening mail.
• Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients and engagement letters.
• Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing.
• Answer phones and communicating with courts and prothonotaries.
• Enter attorney's billable time.

Skills

PACER usage

State filings

Prothonotary websites

Excellent communication

Writing & editing

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation practice group in our Harrisburg office. The Legal Assistant will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:

• Support attorneys and paralegals on administrative items including receiving and opening mail. Distributing the mail to the appropriate attorney.
• Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients and engagement letters.
• Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing.
• Answer phones and communicating with courts and prothonotaries.
• Enter attorney's billable time.

• Assist the support team with coverage for receptionist or other assistants.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experience
• Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings.
• Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites.

• Excellent communication skills
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset

• Experience with Lackner, and Pro Series a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software
• Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel

• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with iManage document management system
• Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred
• Experience with ECF for federal court filings a plus
• Paralegal certificate
• Active Notary license

WORK ENVIRONMENT | PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

Very minimal travel outside the office. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including files. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, kneeling, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, telephone, dictation systems, and other general office equipment. Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment.

WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOU

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its team and encourages ongoing professional development opportunities.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.