Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

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 Harrisburg office. The Legal Assistant will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Civil Litigation, Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. 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 attorney.
• Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients and engagement letters.
• 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.
• Enter attorney's billable time.
• Assist the support team with coverage for receptionist or other assistants.
  
  

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 Lackner, and Pro Series a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software
• 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
• Paralegal certificate
• Active Notary license
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT | PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

Very minimal travel outside the office. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including files. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, kneeling, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, telephone, dictation systems, and other general office equipment. Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment.

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.