Administrative Staff Positions
Legal Administrative Assistant- Philadelphia Casualty
Post & Schell is currently looking for a qualified legal administrative assistant litigation for our Philadelphia office, Casualty Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will, with a minimum of supervision, perform legal secretarial work of varying degrees of complexity, using all office equipment including word processing equipment. Requires an ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced and demanding atmosphere, strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, as well as flexibility to adapt rapidly to a wide variety of tasks.
The candidate will also have the ability to interact effectively and pleasantly with lawyers, clients, and governmental agencies as needed and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of legal services.
Duties:
- Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Keeping track of attorney time records and billing
- Filing legal documents (e-filing in PA & NJ)
- Transcribing dictations
- Corresponding with clients
- Maintaining calendars, including court designated deadlines
- Scheduling depositions
- Reviewing documents for accuracy.
- Organizing and maintaining files.
- Typing/preparing a full range of legal documents, including pleadings, memoranda, and standard legal documents with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate proficiency in data management software
- Maintain professional interaction with clients
- Possess excellent written and verbal skills
- Be familiar with certain court procedures
- Be proficient typists
- Work flexible hours and manage their time well
- Meet deadlines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have some relevant job or educational experience which clearly demonstrates the capability of performing the typical job tasks listed below.
- Must type 65 WPM.
- Must have good grammar, spelling, and organizational skills.
- Must be able to perform routine word processing functions including transcription and utilize a computerized case management system, judicial council forms, and office-wide calendar.
- Must also have the ability to learn new programs as necessary.
- Must have the ability to learn and become familiar with methods of service, court rules and procedures, and a variety of legal and court documents.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/ GED.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, paid vacation, sick and personal days.
E-mail resume and cover letter to:
Amylynn Street
astreet@postschell.com
Diversity Statement:
Post & Schell values and strives to foster and grow diversity among its attorneys and staff. We work to promote a firm culture that celebrates the value that diversity brings to the firm and our clients. The firm – starting with its leadership and throughout the organization – recognizes that a diverse team with a rich variety of backgrounds is best positioned to serve our clients, ourselves, and the community at large. We work to create an environment that is inclusive, and respects and draws strength from each individual’s distinctive background, because we believe that such an approach creates a collegiate setting that fosters each person’s contributions, supports fulfilling and successful careers for our attorneys and staff, and leads to the best results for our clients.