Legal Secretary ($60,000-70,000 per year)

Downtown Pittsburgh law firm is in need of a senior level assistant. The selected candidate will provide direct support to firm partner and others.

Duties to include:

· Preparation of various documents to include pleadings, briefs, agreements, powers of attorney, and tax documents, will include some dictation

· Maintaining client and office files to include electronic file management

· Screening telephone calls and distributing them accordingly

· Entering of attorney/paralegal time into billing system

· Assisting with updating and maintaining client contact database on an ongoing basis.

· Scheduling meetings, coordinating conference room(s) and meeting arrangements

· Provide backup support to others staff as needed and schedule

Requirements:

· 5 years executive level administrative support experience

· Like experience within a legal setting is a plus

· Proficient MSWord, Outlook and Excel skills with ability to learn new software

· Professional verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational and multitasking skills

· Ability to take initiative in handling projects and anticipating needs

· Associates degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred