Legal Assistant/Secretary Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Legal Assistant/Secretary 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Downtown Pittsburgh law firm is in need of an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary. The selected candidate will be responsible for the completion of work assigned by multiple lawyers and/or para- professionals to include word processing, filing, billing and time entry Duties to include:

• Completion of word processing work including, but not limited to, memos, letters, charts, reimbursement/check requests, new matter memos, pleadings, briefs, agreements, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, tax returns and other documents specific to the lawyer’s specific practice.
• Preparing and maintaining client and office files, to include a chronological daily letter/memo file; including electronic file management.
• Answering and screening telephone calls for the main Firm number as well as for the particular individuals the assignment supports.
• Entering, daily, attorney/paralegal time into billing system.
• Assist attorney/paralegal with updating and maintaining client contact database on an ongoing basis.
• Scheduling meetings, coordinating conference room(s) and meeting arrangements and, as necessary, scheduling outside vendor services such as caterers or court reports.
• Assisting as a backup secretary for other attorneys when secretarial support is minimal.
• Assisting other secretaries with overflow work, as schedules permit.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of legal secretarial, executive secretarial or administrative asst experience.
• Minimum two-year associate degree. Four-year degree a plus.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient MSOffice skills with ability to learn new software as needed
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in faster paced environment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person