Our amazing law firm client in Pittsburgh, Pa. is looking for a top-notch Legal Assistant to join their team. This position is fully in office and offers salary up to 60k with incredible benefits (see below). Our client is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms" 2024 rankings. The firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement they undertake, they are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help their clients through whatever legal issues they may face.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation practice group in our Harrisburg office. The Legal Assistant will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below: Support attorneys and paralegals on administrative items including receiving and opening mail. Distributing the mail to the appropriate attorney. Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients and engagement letters. Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents. Maintain electronic and physical client files. Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing. Answer phones and communicating with courts and prothonotaries. Enter attorney's billable time. Assist the support team with coverage for receptionist or other assistants Benefits & Perks Health & Wellness Strong medical, dental, vision plans with low deductibles and minimal out-of-pocket. Firm pays 85% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision.

Carriers:

Highmark BCBS (medical), United Concordia (dental), VBA (vision). Insurance & Disability Firm-paid life insurance , short-term disability , and long-term disability . PTO & Holidays 8.5 firm holidays . 8 sick days (for unplanned issues: illness, kids, pets, car, weather, etc.). Generous PTO #emersonrg