Eckert Seamans ยท 4 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expEckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide support in legal document preparation, coordination of communications, and trial assistance.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Larissa Strupek
Responsibilities
Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested
Preparation of mailings
Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Maintain client files
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Dictation from Big Hand
Extensive calendaring of depositions, court reporters, hearings, witnesses, etc
Qualification
Required
Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested
Preparation of mailings
Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Maintain client files
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Dictation from Big Hand
Extensive calendaring of depositions, court reporters, hearings, witnesses, etc
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
High school degree or equivalent required
Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment
Prolonged periods of working on a computer
Preferred
Proficient with electronic court filing
Proficient with document management systems, iManage
Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents
College degree
Benefits
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
Hybrid work schedule
Commuter Benefits
Paid parental leave
401k plan
Company
Eckert Seamans
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm that provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Federline
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Shienvold
Litigation Partner
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