Legal Assistant/Paralegal Hybrid

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

HSA and FSA plans

Company-provided life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP seeks a well-rounded Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid for its Pittsburgh office. The role combines administrative responsibilities with paralegal tasks, including drafting pleadings, filing in courts, and managing calendars.

The candidate should bring solid administrative experience and some paralegal exposure, contributing to a fast-paced, client-focused team. Qualified applicants will have at least 2 years in a paralegal role and 3 years in legal/administrative

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal (traditional tort litigation experience preferred) and minimum 3 years as a legal or administrative assistant
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Strong Outlook skills and proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing pleadings and related legal documents
• E-filing and paper filing documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintaining team and court calendars and keeping attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Scheduling meetings and conference calls
• Communicating by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handling billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Maintaining electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
• Preparing exhibits, indices, compendiums of evidence, and similar documents
• Assisting fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
• Handling day-to-day administrative tasks related to supplies, facilities, and IT coordination

Skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

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Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated candidate to serve in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid role for our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background as well as some prior paralegal experience. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented legal professionals who wish to join a fast paced, success-driven, vibrant team.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Drafting and editing pleadings and related legal documents
• E-filing and paper filing documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintaining team and court calendars and keeping attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Scheduling meetings and conference calls
• Communicating by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handling billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Maintaining electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
• Preparing exhibits, indices, compendiums of evidence, and similar documents
• Assisting fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
• Handling day-to-day administrative tasks related to supplies, facilities, and IT coordination

What You Need To Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal (traditional tort litigation experience preferred) AND a minimum 3 years of experience as a legal or administrative assistant
• Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Strong Outlook skills and proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word and Excel

What You Will Receive

• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.