Senior Legal Assistant

Most cases settle, but our trial team takes a dozen or more to verdict each year. We represent small businesses in contracts, employment disputes, real estate and succession planning. Founded in 2011, we now have 50 employees. Most of the support staff have been here longer than half the partners.

Good fit for an experienced legal secretary or someone moving up from a law firm receptionist role. Fox Valley PLLC is a small law firm in Philadelphia handling Real Estate matters. On site, Philadelphia.

Your responsibilities

Scan, name and file documents in the document management system. Keep client contact information and matter lists up to date. Open new matters and run conflict checks in Clio. Send engagement letters and collect retainers.

Required qualifications

5-7 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist. Typing speed of 60+ WPM. Organized and calm with competing deadlines. Professional with clients who may be upset. Familiar with court e-filing in Pennsylvania. High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred.

Fox Valley PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.50 - $39.50 an hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Fox Valley PLLC.