Job Information
CGT Staffing Legal Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines; may assist with drafting of pleadings and other documents.
- E-filing.
- Client In-take and Set-up.
- Assist with deposition, hearing and trial preparation.
- Keep paper and electronic files for Professionals and clients; maintain email and electronic files using Firm software.
- Schedule appointments, depositions and meetings; make travel arrangements; set-up conference calls and video meetings.
- Provide deadlines to docketing; track litigation deadlines; confirm deadlines are docketed correctly; if applicable.
- Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
- Open and route mail and email, attaching appropriate files and documents.
- Improve efficiencies by utilizing software applications (Firm and practice-specific), expanding on knowledge and learning new applications and skills to achieve a higher quality and more efficient work product.
- Work as a team and in conjunction with cluster mates, colleagues and Professionals in specified practice area(s) and office/Firm wide.
- Liaise with document services for all document production projects.
- Keep abreast of practice-specific laws, rules, processes and procedures.
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and opposing counsel, as directed.
- Conduct basic research/analysis, as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
- 3 -- 5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of one or more specific practice areas.
- Must have knowledge of practice-specific rules, laws, court forms and filing procedures.
- Must have e-filing experience.
- Prior use of a document management system (NetDocs) a plus.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
- Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with professionals, clients and staff.
- Proven work ethic.
- Ability to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
- Availability to work overtime, as needed.