Legal Assistant

Insurance defense firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Philadelphia team. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with great organizational skills, effective case management, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. The ideal candidates will have defense litigation experience, be familiar with e-filing in state/federal courts, calendaring/docketing, and various legal administrative duties:

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents and Motions
• Must have experience with e-filing in Philadelphia and the five (5) surrounding counties, and Federal Court-- Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
• Communicate with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel;
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems;
• Communicate with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel;
• Schedule Depositions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word  Outlook
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Location: In person