Litigation Legal Secretary Job at Post & Schell in Pittsburgh

We have an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary in our Casualty Department/ Asbestos Litigation Practice, Pittsburgh office. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for assisting a variety of attorneys.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Formatting and compiling pleadings and other legal documents

· Filing legal documents (e-filing in PA State and Federal Court)

· Transcribing dictations

· Corresponding with clients

· Maintaining calendars (deadlines, discoveries responses, and court orders)

· Scheduling depositions

· Opening new matters

· Typing letters, documents, reports, pleadings, and memoranda

· Downloading and compiling filings from various court websites

· Reviewing documents for accuracy.

· Organizing and maintaining files.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree/GED, bachelor’s degree a plus
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Asbestos and general litigation experience a must

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Kofax/Nuance, iManage, and Excel
• Knowledge of the court systems is a must
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills·

Post & Schell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, Profit Sharing 401(k), and paid time off.'
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