Legal Assistant

Creenan & Baczkowski, PC is a growing law firm that serves individuals and business in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. We focus on estate planning and administration, business and corporate counseling, and dispute resolution. We trace our roots to the area's preeminent attorneys in those fields. We have a highly cooperative and collegial environment that focuses on optimal client service and results.

We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney, with the main focus on estate administration and planning, civil litigation, and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Coordinate intake for new matters; interview prospects and collect relevant details to assess case
• Handle communication with clients, courts, and counsel
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Draft and assemble legal documents and correspondence such as Complaints, Discovery, Interrogatories, Request for Production of Documents, Preliminary Objections, and legal memos
• Proof reading
• File management
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Skills

• Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or legal secretary, preferably with at least 1 year's experience
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy - including Microsoft products
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent written communication, secretarial, and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail in our work product
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma a plus, but not required

Our eastern suburban office offers the best of both worlds - the opportunity to work on significant legal matters without the need to commute downtown every day. We are close to shops, services, and restaurants.

We offer competitive pay, a profit sharing retirement plan with employer match, health insurance, paid time off, awesome team members, and opportunity to learn, grow and advance your career in the legal profession.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• How is your previous experience relevant to this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person