We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for a dependable and motivated detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under pressure, and handle sensitive information with discretion. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and colleagues to keep matters organized, prepare legal materials, and help ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced law firm setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review and filing.
- Coordinate court submissions, including electronic filings and service of legal documents, while tracking deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Maintain litigation calendars by monitoring hearings, filing dates, appointments, and other case-related commitments.
- Enter attorney time accurately and support the timely organization of billing-related records.
- Manage client and matter files, ensuring documents are stored, updated, and handled in a confidential manner.
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including transcription or dictation-based document preparation as needed.
- Communicate clearly and courteously with clients, court personnel, and internal team members regarding case-related matters and scheduling.
- Assist with day-to-day clerical and secretarial tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of the litigation practice.