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Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant
Position: Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant (Family Law & Litigation)
Location: Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania (Monroe County)
Firm: Merwine, Hanyon & Kaspszyk, PLLC (MHK Attorneys)
About Us
We are a busy, established law firm in Brodheadsville handling family law, civil litigation, real estate, estates, and related matters. We are seeking an experienced legal secretary / legal assistant to support our family law and litigation practice. This is an in-office position with direct, daily interaction with attorneys, clients, and courts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, and revise legal documents, including:
- Complaints, petitions, motions, PFAs, stipulations, agreements
- Discovery requests/responses, correspondence, and standard forms
- Manage calendars, deadlines, and court dates for multiple attorneys.
- Handle e-filing and paper filing in Pennsylvania state courts (family and civil), with emphasis on Monroe County and surrounding counties.
- Answer phones, screen calls, schedule appointments, and interact professionally with clients and court personnel.
- Maintain physical and electronic files, including scanning, organizing, and indexing documents.
- Assist with billing/time entries and basic office administrative tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in a law office as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal.
- Prior experience in family law and/or litigation strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania state court practice and filing procedures (e-filing experience preferred).
- Must reside within 40 minutes of MHK Attorneys Brodheadsville office.
- Strong skills in:
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook / email and calendar management
- PDF software (e.g., Adobe, PDF editing/combining)
- Accurate typing/dictation and strong attention to detail.
Skills & Attributes
- Reliable, organized, and able to juggle multiple attorneys and deadlines.
- Professional communication skills—both with clients in sensitive matters and with court staff.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced small-firm environment where you are a critical part of the team.
- Regular in-office presence in Brodheadsville, PA.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate or salary commensurate with experience.
- Potential for merit-based increases over time.
How to Apply (Please Read Carefully)
Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Please email the following to: applynow@mhkattorneys.com
Use the subject line: “Legal Secretary Application – [Last Name]”
- Attach your résumé (PDF preferred).
- In the body of your email, please answer:
- How many years have you worked in a law office, and in what roles?
- In which Pennsylvania counties have you filed documents (e-file or paper)?
- What legal software have you used (e.g., case management, billing, document management)?
- What is your approximate typing speed (words per minute)?
Qualified applicants who follow the instructions above may be invited to an interview that includes a short practical test (basic Word formatting, dictation/transcription, and simple pleading preparation).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20