Legal Assistant – On-Site, Fast-Paced Injury Team

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations, support the legal team, and handle administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires strong problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to multi-task. A paralegal background and experience in injury-related practice areas are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, managing logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with reports and case files.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Typing 35 wpm

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Associates in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal case management software

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. You will manage day-to-day operations, support the legal team, and handle administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires strong problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to multi-task. A paralegal background and experience in injury-related practice areas are preferred.