Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager, located in West Conshohocken, within walking distance to Conshohocken Train Station, seeks an experienced legal assistant to support our team of paralegals.

The position requires superior organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to "go with the flow" when needed. Many of our assistants have been here over 20 years. We hope you will join this very experienced group of employees. Our firm could not be successful without them.

Assist lawyers and paralegals with various administrative responsibilities including the following:

• Typing and filing of documents. Assist with electronic and paper filing of tax returns (although no knowledge of completing the tax returns is expected).
• Answering telephones and emails.
• Document creation and production. Faxing and Scanning.
• Organize and maintain client files (paper and electronic).
• Maintain client lists and paralegal working files.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including communication with attorneys, paralegals, staff, clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, vendors and other third-parties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive computer skills, including: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, document management.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including drafting routine correspondence and file memos, as well as proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Highly organized, including maintaining client files (paper and electronic), project management, tracking multiple deadlines, maintaining calendars, and organizing client and other attorney meetings. Must be pro-active and able to think independently.
• In the fullness of time, will be familiar with how Estate Administration works, and the successful candidate will ask pertinent questions generally and especially when unsure of directions or deadlines.
• Pays strong attention to detail, especially with written and oral communication, client deadlines, and file organization.
• Excellent client service and listening skills.
• Able to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization.
• Exercises sound independent judgment under minimal direct supervision, yet works as part of a team. Collaborates with co-workers and third parties.
• Flexible demeanor; adapts well to changing priorities and work-load demands.
• Has a strong work ethic, discretion, and good judgment; maintains professional demeanor.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, stooping and reaching.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate computer.
• Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc.

Working Demands:

• Normal office environment.
• Occasionally subjected to pressure due to time demands.
• Sometimes called upon to work in excess of 35 hours per week.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, free covered on-site parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 - $27.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person