Legal Assistant - Family Law

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Camp Hill, Pennsylvania office. The Legal Assistant will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Civil Litigation, Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below: Support attorneys and paralegals on administrative items including receiving and opening mail. Distributing the mail to the appropriate attorney. Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients and engagement letters. Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents. Maintain electronic and physical client files. Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing. Answer phones and communicating with courts and prothonotaries. Enter attorney's billable time. Assist the support team with coverage for other support personnel. Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school or equivalent Three (3) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experience Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings. Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites. Excellent communication skills Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset Experience with Lackner, and Pro Series a plus. Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS Experience with iManage document management system Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred Experience with ECF for federal court filings a plus Paralegal certificate Active Notary license WORK ENVIRONMENT | PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to: Very minimal travel outside the office. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including files. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, kneeling, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, telephone, dictation systems, and other general office equipment. Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment. BENEFITS In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans Flexible Spending Account Profit Sharing 401k Plan Paid Time Off and Holidays Tuition Assistance Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr