What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Watts & Pepicelli, P.C.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our legal team in various administrative and legal tasks. We are a 3-attorney firm located in Meadville, PA. Main practice areas include: personal injury and civil litigation. This role requires excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and proficiency in document management systems.
Duties:
- Communicating with clients via phone, by email and in person to obtain pertinent information and field questions
- Performing initial background research and briefing the lawyer
- Seeing to administrative tasks like making copies and sending invoices
- Organizing and preparing documents for court filing and record keeping
- Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
- Scheduling client appointments and court dates
- Maintaining client confidentiality and privacy
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
- Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with document management experience
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Legal Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.30 - $21.66 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22