Legal Administrative Assistant

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a full-time W2 contractor to support our client's boutique law firm in the Mt. Lebo area of Pittsburgh.

This position offers long-term growth and the potential to convert to a permanent role upon successful onboarding.

A minimum of 1+ years of recent US law firm experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Admin Assistant / Legal Assistant is required.

Preference for corporate transactional, commercial real estate, and / or securitized lending practice areas.

Typical Responsibilities :

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and organization of legal documents.
• Prepare new client intake forms and communicate effectively with clients.
• Data entry is heavy, as is uploading client files and storing legal documents, checking for accuracy.
• Proofread, organize, and maintain digital and physical legal documents.
• Format, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for attorneys.
• Prepare expense reports, attorney time entry reporting, and check requests.
• General housekeeping, greeting clients, and other administrative tasks as directed.

Qualifications :

• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate setting as a legal secretary or administrative assistant.
• File management, data entry, and organization skills.
• Strong technical skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Legal Practice Management, and Electronic File Storage systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Immaculate attention to detail - high level of accuracy in work product!
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Self-starter who is unafraid to ask questions and accept constructive feedback.
• Trustworthy, ethical, professional, and reliable with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to start ASAP and work onsite five days / week in Mt. Lebo.
• Willingness to complete three hiring assessments (Following Written Instructions, Legal Proofreading, and WPM typing test.)

Pay Rate : $20-$26 / hour

Pay Details : $ to $ per hour

Search managed by : Holly Hilderhoff

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.