Paralegal/Legal Assistant ($45,000-55,000 per year)

Pittsburgh area law firm is in need of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Responsibilities:

Drafting documents and correspondence
Entering attorneys’ time on occasion
Tracking data in Excel spreadsheets
Transcribing dictation; Preparing trial notebooks
Answering the phone and routing calls as needed
Scheduling and calendaring
Opening, maintaining and closing files, as appropriate
Receiving and routing incoming mail and emails
Electronic filing
Assist with exhibit preparation

Requirements:

2+ years of legal support experience preferred, candidates with paralegal training / certificate will also be considered
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong and accurate typing skills (60+ wpm)
Proficient MSOffice skills, document management and time entry software
Ability to learn new software as needed
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels within a law firm

NOTE: Various levels of experience will be considered.