Job Description

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
Preparation of mailings
Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Maintain client files
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred

Education and Experience:

High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment

Physical Requirements:

Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer
Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners
Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds

Travel expectation:

None

Benefits:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
Hybrid work schedule
Commuter Benefits
Paid parental leave
401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.

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