Litigation legal assistant need in our Harrisburg law firm. The motivated individual will daily use their legal skills and abilities to assist attorneys through complex legal matters. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and be highly motivated to complete assignments in a timely manner. This position requires the ability to be a team player and willingness to assist other attorneys as needed. This position can be full time (with benefits) or part-time (no benefits)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Proven working experience as legal assistant
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Provide support to assigned attorney(s) and serve as backup to additional staff as needed
• Transcribe legal documents (letters, briefs, deposition summaries, etc) and perform proof-reading, scan, email, copy, fax, etc of such documents as needed.
• Maintain calendar with meeting dates/times, appointments, engagements, etc. as necessary and maintain constant communication with attorney(s) to ensure important dates/times of meetings are well known.
• Knowledge of file/e-file of documents with various courts and agencies

Qualifications and Skills

EDUCATION – Associates Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree

• Two years continuous litigation and secretarial experience
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Accurate typing (65 wpm)
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task
• Proficient computer skills (working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with local, state and federal court filing procedures
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• 401(k), long term disability and life insurance
• Profit Sharing (after two years of employment)
• EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person