Job Description

Litigation Legal Secretary

Position Overview

A leading regional law firm with offices throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia is growing its litigation team in the Pittsburgh region. This position is being offered on a temp-to-hire basis, with the potential for direct hire for the right candidate. The role is full-time and on-site at their Southpointe office in Canonsburg, PA.

Salary: Based on Experience
Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (Southpointe)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded regional law firm operating across multiple states in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian region. Their Southpointe office is located in one of the most active business parks in western Pennsylvania, neighbors to numerous Fortune-listed company headquarters. Known for its professional, team-oriented culture, this firm values the contributions of every staff member and invests in a quality work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple litigation attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials
• Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
• File and e-file documents with courts, maintaining accuracy and meeting all deadlines
• Open and close legal matters in the firm's case management system
• Manage e-discovery processes and maintain organized case files and indexes
• Answer phones, schedule meetings, and calendar deadlines for a busy litigation team
• Handle copying, scanning, and incoming and outgoing mail

Requirements

Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other standard office software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under pressure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Must pass all required background checks, including criminal

Preferred:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting a litigation practice
• Familiarity with e-filing systems and e-discovery processes
• Prior experience opening and closing legal matters

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued