Legal Assistant- Litigation

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway in Philadelphia, PA seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant. The role reports to the Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney and involves working in a high-volume environment serving mortgage lenders and financial institutions.

Responsibilities include file reviews, document drafting, client communications, and research to support foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. Background checks and credit screening are required for hire, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• Experience in a law firm, title, foreclosure, or mortgage banking a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal file reviews and document validations.
• Manage legal files to meet court deadlines.
• Draft legal documents and correspondences.
• Interact with clients and attorneys as needed.
• Conduct legal research on complaints, cases, statutes and regulations.
• Assist with billing and fee calculations.
• Support attorneys with projects and assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Adaptability

Client communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

With over 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full‑time Litigation Legal Assistant in our Philadelphia, PA office! MWC is a high‑volume, fast‑paced, multi‑office law firm representing mortgage lenders, banks and financial institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the foreclosure and bankruptcy legal process.

Our Legal Assistants are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and tasks within a legal setting under the direct supervision of a Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Previous litigation experience required
• Legal file reviews and document validations
• File management to ensure court deadlines are met
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction and communication
• Legal research on matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations
• Calculating fees
• Assisting with projects and assignments from attorneys

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma required
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required
• Microsoft Office skills, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment to meet client deadlines
• Strong word‑processing and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as appropriate
• Ability to adapt to change

This is a full‑time position with immediate availability. Passes of background, drug test and credit check are required for hire. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, vision, dental, 401 K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability and a generous paid time‑off package.

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and employees can choose from options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and it is the policy to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of these characteristics and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.