Legal Assistant

Pancoast Staffing Services • Pittsburgh, PA

381d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Legal Assistant position at Pancoast Staffing Services involves providing senior-level administrative support to a litigation firm in downtown Pittsburgh. The role focuses on document preparation, file management, and communication with clients and staff, ensuring efficient operations within the legal environment.

Requirements

• 5 years of legal (litigation) administrative support experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel with the ability to learn new software.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to take initiative in handling projects and anticipating needs.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of various documents including pleadings, briefs, agreements, powers of attorney, and tax documents, including some dictation.
• Maintaining client and office files, including electronic file management.
• Screening telephone calls and distributing them accordingly.
• Entering attorney/paralegal time into the billing system.
• Assisting with updating and maintaining the client contact database on an ongoing basis.
• Scheduling meetings and coordinating conference room arrangements.
• Providing backup support to other staff as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree