Legal Assistant: Litigation Support & E-Filing

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

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.