We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing Pittsburgh (Strip District) 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 on a variety of matters and use judgment, but also be part of a strong and collegial team.
What sets us apart…
The role will work in partnership with attorneys and paralegals with a focus on healthcare litigation matters. This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment.
What we do…
- Support multiple attorneys in their day-to-day practice
- Serve 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
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and keep track of deadlines
- Maintain filing systems (primarily electronic)
Ideal candidates are:
- At least one year litigation experience required, preferably in a medical-related practice area
- 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
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and professionalism to regularly interact with clients.
What we offer…
- Exciting new opportunity within a successful and growing practice
- Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator
- Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
- A collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effort
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 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 and Accident insurance
- Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
- Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
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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