Legal Assistant- Litigation

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Vision, Dental

401 K

Generous paid time off

Job summary

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for their Philadelphia, PA office. This fast-paced role involves managing legal documentation, interacting with clients, and conducting legal research under the supervision of attorneys.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, prior litigation experience, and strong Microsoft Office skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and a generous paid time off program.

Qualifications

• Previous litigation experience required.
• Experience in a law firm or mortgage banking is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal file reviews and document validations.
• Manage files to meet court deadlines.
• Draft legal documents and interact with clients.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Job description

With over 40 years of experiences 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 task within a legal setting under direct supervision of Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Previous Litigation Experience required
• Legal file reviews and document validations
• File management to ensure court deadline are met
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction
• Client communication
• Legal research on legal matter such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations
• Calculating of fees
• Assisting with projects/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 proof reading skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiate as appropriate
• Ability to adapt to change

This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes: comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities and a generous paid time off package.

Office Hours and Scheduling

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employee can chose their schedule 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 to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.