Legal Administrative Assistant - 3-5 Yrs Experience - Civil Defense - Philadelphia, PA

Legal Administrative Assistant

The law firm of Marshall Dennehey seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its Philadelphia, PA office.

Description:

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties
• Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary
• Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
• Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages
• Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required
• Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
• Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
• In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
• Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
• Maintain attorney diary system
• Perform additional duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 3-5 years of defense litigation experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
• Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills, possess excellent typing skills, possess a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment

Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.