Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Organize attorney calendars and arrange meetings, depositions, and other case-related appointments to keep deadlines and schedules on track.
• Prepare, submit, and track court filings, including electronic filings, while ensuring documents meet procedural and formatting requirements.
• Request, obtain, and manage medical, legal, and other case records needed to support active matters.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Cook up with expert witnesses and outside parties to support scheduling, documentation, and case preparation needs.
• Maintain accurate case information and supporting documentation within case management systems, including NEOS.
• Partner with attorneys and the litigation paralegal on shared tasks that support case progression before and during litigation.
• Create, revise, and format correspondence, legal documents, and internal materials using Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role supporting civil litigation or personal injury matters.
• Hands-on experience with court filings and electronic filing procedures.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple schedules and deadlines.
• Familiarity with client communication, record collection, and deposition scheduling in a legal environment.
• Working knowledge of case management software such as NEOS and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Able to manage detailed case support work for complex matters rather than high-volume administrative processing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through on time-sensitive tasks.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

27.7115 - 35 USD / Hourly

Schedule

Onsite

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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- Philadelphia, PA - onsite - Temporary to Hire - 27.7115 - 35 USD / Hourly - 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z