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

Paid parking

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA, or Columbus, OH. The role requires strong scheduling, docketing and eFiling skills, with on-site work initially for six months and then a reduced on-site presence.

Applicants should have at least five years of experience in litigation support, proficiency in MS Office, and a proven ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A college degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a legal environment.
• Litigation experience preferred; strong MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Heavy calendaring, docketing and eFiling.
• Manage attorney’s docket and follow up on deadlines.
• Proactively prioritize and organize multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work demands with minimal direction.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Calendaring

Docketing

EFiling

Docket management

Multitasking

Prioritization

Workflow organization

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Follow-through

Education

College degree or equivalent

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 li>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