About the job
We are seeking a Workers Compensation Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join our growing West Conshohocken office Responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in their day-to-day practice, completing various administrative tasks, and serving as a point of contact and providing customer service to clients. Complete transcription and preparation of letters and other documents. Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center, ensuring work is completed within deadlines and according to attorneys’ specifications. Maintain calendar and keep track of deadlines. Utilize various online systems including WCAIS. Review client work products and get them out the door.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in their day-to-day practice.
- Completing various administrative tasks, and serving as a point of contact and providing customer service to clients.
- Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center, ensuring work is completed within deadlines and according to attorneys’ specifications.
- Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal logistics for space and other needs.
- Review client work products and get them out the door.
- Maintain filing systems (primarily electronic).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. College, business school, or other relevant continuing education preferred.
- At least one year administrative support experience such as secretary, administrative assistant, or similar. Law firm experience preferred.
- Strong secretarial skills including typing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar.
- Strong technical skills including advanced MS Word and experience with document management systems.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
- Quick learner who can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.
- Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Strong communication skills and professional manner with clients, attorneys, and others.
Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:
- Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
- Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
- Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
- Free onsite gym at some locations
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
- 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
- Free or subsidized parking depending on location
- Pet insurance
- Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
- Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.
Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.
Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.
Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.
Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires prior to the start of employment.
Submit resume and salary expectations
Email: Jobs@burnswhite.com
Fax: 412-995-3311
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EOE