What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Paralegal position at Dornish Law Offices, P.C.?
Growing boutique law firm focusing on real estate, construction, business formation, estate planning and probate, and civil litigation seeks experienced paralegal/legal secretary to support two attorneys. A minimum of five years of experience in a law office is required. Knowledge of practice areas is helpful, but not required. Collegial, friendly atmosphere and team approach to workflow in spacious, bright and comfortable offices with adjacent free parking create a welcoming work environment. Wexford location is convenient to many in the North Hills, and close to I-79 and PA Turnpike Cranberry Exit.
Duties include:
- Supporting two attorneys who handle civil litigation, real estate litigation and transactional work, estate planning and administration, and construction litigation.
- Screening business calls and e-mails to obtain information and schedule consultations for attorneys; managing attorneys' schedules for court appearances and meetings.
- Transcription from digital dictation software of pleadings, briefs, and correspondence. *
- Drafting documents for the formation and operation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and other businesses*
- Drafting deeds, mortgages, leases, and related documents involved in real estate transactions. *
- Drafting work and filing of pleadings and other documents involved in civil litigation, primarily in state courts throughout Western PA.
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare declarations, and assisting with estate administration. *
Software used includes Practice Panther, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel, Soft Pro applications for real estate transactions, Lackner 6 in 1, Westlaw, various e-filing programs for court filings, and Start/Stop digital dictation. Experience with any of this software is preferred.
Our office is located in Wexford’s Brooktree Office Park across from Whole Foods Plaza.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with an unpaid hour for lunch.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Law Office: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27