Legal Administrative Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Legal Administrative Assistant

Jackson Lewis . is a labor and employment law firm with over 950 attorneys located in major cities across the United States. The firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the . News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. The firm is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is looking for an experienced and organized Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team in Philadelphia, PA.

### Job Summary

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides a full range of support to multiple labor and employment litigation attorneys, including preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; e-file pleadings; conducting legal research; calendar maintenance; and various office and client filing.

### Qualifications/Skills Required

* At least 5 years recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role within a law firm supporting litigation attorneys, experience with labor and employment law a plus.
* Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, as well as procedures with state and federal agencies.
* Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.
* Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.
* Punctual with excellent attendance.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
* Ability to timely respond to deadlines, balance workload and take initiative.
* Proficient with Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with law firm software including billing, expense, document management, etc. is a plus.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.

### Educational Requirements

* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* 4-year college degree preferred.

### Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

### Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your resume and cover letter.

Jackson Lewis . is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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