Litigation Legal Assistant

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., 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.

With 85+ attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, New York City, Cleveland and Beaver, Pennsylvania, and the San Francisco Bay area), the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900.

In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https : / / www.tuckerlaw.com / .

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation practice group in our Pittsburgh office. This position will work closely with associates, shareholders, and paralegals on the full administrative duties.

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 attorneys and paralegals.
• Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients, engagement letters, and memos to clients and client files.
• Draft discovery in addition to pleadings.
• 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.
• Draft and review legal correspondence. Proofread, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Format briefs and pleadings. Create an automated table of contents.
• Finalize all forms of documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.
• File pleadings in state and federal court (both electronic and mailing).
• Perform conflicts checks and other administrative tasks necessary for the creation of new client or matter files.
• Ability to redact, add legends and bates labels to documents in preparation for production.
• Enter attorney's billable time.
• Request checks and paying invoices.
• Assist secretarial team with coverage for receptionist or other secretaries.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experience
• Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings.
• Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites.

Excellent communication skills

Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging

Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset

• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software
• Experience with PDFdocs or Adobe
• Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with iManage document management system

Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred

Experience with ECF for federal court filings a plus

Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other conferencing platforms

Paralegal certificate or degree

Active Notary license

WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOU

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its team and encourages ongoing professional development opportunities.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including :

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family

Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans

Flexible Spending Account

Profit Sharing 401k Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.

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