About this role… The Administrative & Legal Assistant will work independently and as part of a team to support various administrative and legal support functions in our Indiana office. While law firm experience is helpful, it’s not required in order to make significant contributions to the work of our attorneys. If you have good administrative or secretarial skills, a desire to work in a professional office environment, and an interest in the law, this is the perfect position for you!
Who we are…
Burns White has offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida. Recently, in April 2024, we expanded our footprint by integrating Indiana-based firm Holsinger Clark & Armstrong, a firm that has maintained a strong and stable local presence for many years. With a broad book of business, we offer the opportunity to work on a variety of matters including family law, real estate, oil and gas, mineral law, trusts and estates, leases, contracts, environmental law, and more. With us, you will enjoy the personal feel of a smaller office, but enjoy the benefits of working for a larger firm.
Essential functions…
- Prepare a variety of legal and non-legal administrative documents
- Draft correspondence including letters to clients and custody documents
- Deliver and pick up documents to/from the Courthouse
- Field calls and questions from new, potential, and visiting clients
- Schedule meetings, court appearances, and other appointments
- Input information into spreadsheets, databases, and other systems
- Set up new files, maintain files, and track deadlines
Candidate profile includes…
- Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) required; college degree, some college, or relevant training preferred
- Experience: Experience in a professional/office work environment required; law firm or other professional services experience a plus; knowledge of or experience with accounting functions helpful
- Skills & Abilities: Strong typing and technical skills including experience with MS Office applications; aptitude to learn new software programs; strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy; ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize workload; professional presence and communication skills to interact with clients; willingness to learn, grow, take initiative, and ask questions
What we offer…
- Variety of work that will be interesting and challenging
- Opportunity to work on a well-established, stable team
- Real prospects to grow and take on responsibility
- Extensive technical training programs
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, 401(k), flexible paid time off programs
Submit resume
Email jobs@burnswhite.com / Fax (412) 995-3311
Mail to Human Resources, 48 26th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222
EOE – no phone calls please – no search firms
Burns White completes criminal background screenings
for all new hires prior to the start of employment