About the job
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our growing West Conshohocken office. We offer interesting work in a successful and stable practice, strong camaraderie, and a flexible work environment. This position provides an opportunity to work independently and use judgment, but also be part of a strong and collegial team.
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).
Who we are…
We are a well-established team with a top-notch reputation for defending healthcare-related entities and healthcare professionals. We take our work and providing client service seriously, and we are proud of what we’re able to accomplish as a team. Loyalty and professionalism are hallmarks of our team’s operations, and we offer a mutually respectful work environment. Teaching and mentoring are important to us, as are the effective working relationships we have built with other over the years. Individuals who are eager to learn and able to build partnerships at all levels will do well. With us, you will enjoy the personal feel of a smaller office, but with all the benefits of a larger firm.
Job Requirements
- At least two years’ litigation experience required.
- 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.
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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