Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant- 3678792

AMS Staffing Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking paid by firm

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in Pittsburgh (PA 15222) with the option for Columbus, OH. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 annually with onsite work initially and a staged reduction to 3 days onsite per week.

Parking is paid by the firm and a $500 referral fee is offered for successful hires. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a legal environment.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling.
• Manage attorney's docket and follow up on deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Prioritization

Stress management

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent education/experience

Minimum 5 years' experience

Litigation experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Pittsburgh PA 15222 OR Columbus OH 43215

Salary/Payrate: $70K-$85K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite for first 6 months then 3 days onsite per week

Parking: Paid for by firm

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Legal Assistant who can seamlessly come in and work well under pressure in a team environment. Must be proactive and possess strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attention to detail and organization is essential
• Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling
• Must be proactive and manage their attorney's docket effectively
• Follow-up with attorney on deadlines
• Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
• Able to work in a stressed environment; stress management
• Assists with special projects as needed

Position Qualifications (Education and/or Experience and Skills)

• A college degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Possess cooperative spirit; participate and collaborate in a team-based environment
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Litigation experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
• Ability to show strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative