Job Description

Job Description
Rust Belt Resources has partnered with a leading regional law firm looking to add an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant to an expanding office in Harrisburg, PA. This person will serve as a key member of the in-house team supporting a Shareholder and 3 Associates. The ideal person will have experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferably within the litigation space.

Key Responsibilities:
•Provide administrative support to attorneys in the office.
•Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence, handle scanning projects, proof-reading, and creating binders.
•File pleadings with courts and administrative agencies, particularly e-filings. Edit briefs and interrogatories.
•Process new client matters, coordinate new file opening, and maintain client files.
•Enter, review, and correct attorneys' time entries.
•Prepare and maintain Excel documents, typically inputting data and using simple formulas.
•Work with PDF documents; convert Word documents, extract pages, create forms.
•Work with Word documents; track changes, format, and print documents.
•Schedule client meetings, manage calendars, and handle expense reports.
•Maintain a clean and presentable reception area, order office supplies, and keep inventory of stock.
•Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing.
•Answer and forward incoming phone calls. Greet and direct visitors.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:
•1+ year experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant; litigation experience is preferred.
•Excellent computer skills; MS Office Suite and Outlook, etc.
•Customer service mindset and pleasant attitude on phone.
•Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
•Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
•A client-focused attitude, flexibility, and the ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.
•Ability to strictly maintain client and firm confidentiality.
•Able to pass an employment background screening.

Benefits

Salary - negotiable based on experience/strong market rate

Full suite of benefits including top tier health, vision, and dental

Group life insurance, AD&D, and LTD insurance

401(k) with generous company match

This role is Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote Rust Belt Resources LLC

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