Legal Assistant

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

15d

About The Position

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Pittsburgh office.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written skills including the ability to interact with clients
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of various types of Estate Planning documents
Knowledge of Orphan Court Matters and processes
Knowledge of the Estate Administration Process Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Knowledge of legal terminology and U.S legal system preferred
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred
High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of legal documents such as letters and correspondence
Timely management and processing of original estate planning documents in accordance with Firm procedures and maintaining database records
Compiling exhibits for Orphans’ Court filings, family settlement agreements and other matters
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
Provide corporate transactional support with respect to entity formation and other fundamental transactions such as mergers and, dissolutions
Maintain physical and electronic client files
Copying and scanning of documents
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Open and closing of client matters
Performs other related duties as assigned