Litigation Legal Assistant

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal experience
• Must come from a law firm environment
• Litigation experience
• Solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Paralegal Certificate
• Construction litigation experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking a skilled and versatile individual to fill a hybrid role combining responsibilities from Administrative Assistant and Paralegal position with our law firm client in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will primarily focus on providing administrative support while also performing essential paralegal and reception duties. This person will be responsible for managing legal documents, supporting attorneys with legal tasks, maintaining a professional front desk, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Paralegal Duties:

• Prepare, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal correspondence and reports.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including organizing case files, managing evidence, and preparing exhibits.
• Perform client interviews and gather information pertinent to cases.
• Manage and track case deadlines and schedules using firm technology.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients regarding case developments and scheduling.

Administrative Assistant Duties:

• Utilize computer systems to produce legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Proofread and ensure accuracy of all documents, including legal papers and correspondence.
• Manage client interactions via phone, email, and in-person; maintain confidentiality.
• Open, sort, and date incoming mail; handle outgoing mail, faxes, and emails.
• Maintain effective calendar and deadline systems; arrange court reporters and other services as needed.
• Receive and record deliveries; route them to the appropriate individuals promptly.
• Assist with time entry, corrections, and mass mail projects as required.
• Send confidential faxes and ensure the return of original documents to the sender.

Hourly Compensation: $27.00/hr-31.00/hr

Annual Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.