Paralegal

Fike. Cascio & Boose; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Fike. Cascio & Boose, a small, established law firm in Somerset, Pennsylvania, seeks a capable Paralegal to support attorneys across real estate, estates, and business law matters.

Responsibilities include document prep, research, and client communications, with emphasis on accuracy and organization in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to work independently while serving a small practice.
• Proficiency with standard office and legal software.
• Knowledge or experience in real estate, estates, business law, estate planning or municipal law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation and management of legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Assist with real estate transactions and related documentation.
• Assist with estate administration and estate-planning matters.
• Assist with business formation, transactions, and other business law-related matters.
• Assist with municipal law matters and related filings.
• Assist with civil litigation matters, including discovery, filings, and legal research.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government offices, and other parties.
• Maintain organized client files and case records.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Legal software proficiency

Real estate knowledge

Tools

Legal software

Job description

A small, established law firm located in Somerset, Pennsylvania is seeking a Paralegal to join our practice. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on real estate, estate administration, estate planning, business and commercial law, municipal law, civil litigation, personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation and management of legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Assist with real estate transactions and related documentation
• Assist with estate administration and estate-planning matters
• Assist with business formation, transactions, and other business law-related matters
• Assist with municipal law matters and related filings
• Assist with civil litigation matters, including discovery, filings, and legal research
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government offices, and other parties
• Maintain organized client files and case records
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a small legal practice
• Proficiency with standard office and legal software
• Knowledge or experience in real estate, estates, business law, estate planning or municipal law is a plus.

Compensation

• Starting Salary commensurate with experience