Financial Services Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents such as letters and correspondence
• 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
• Enter attorney time in timekeeping system
• Preparation of mailings
• Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
• Daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, and answering phones as requested per attorney
• Maintain client files
• Copying and scanning of documents
• Opening 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

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication 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 Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe
• Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
• Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities, and table of contents preferred
• Proficient with BKFS and/or Legal Tracker preferred
• Bankruptcy or foreclosure experience is preferred

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, and scanners
• Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds

Benefits

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