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Cozen O'Connor Corporation

ARC Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Description

Cozen O’Connor is hiring an ARC Legal Assistant. This is a hybrid position based in our Pittsburgh, PA office.  We are seeking Legal Practice Assistants with Litigation and Labor & Employment experience
 



Responsibilities
  • Prepares/transcribes legal correspondence, pleadings, memos, reports, and forms from Big Hand or other media.
  • Prepares new client and/or new matter forms.
  • Prepares expense reports and check requests.
  • Prepares engagement letters, invoices, and other case administration documents as needed, at direction of either attorney or paralegal.
  • Prepares and handles documents for E-Filing
  • Inputs critical dates and deadlines into Firm’s electronic docketing system
  • Schedules Depositions and Mediations
  • Provides efficient workflow including the duplication, printing, mailing, and merging of documents.
  • Proofreads all work for accurate content and context.
  • Prepares and maintains client and office files both in electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Liaises with third party vendors when necessary to coordinate services.
  • Communicates with clients (via phone or email).
  • Performs data entry, which includes inputting clients’ personal biographic or corporate information into firm software.
  • Schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences, including greeting client and distribution of material.
     


Qualifications

Qualifications And Requirements

  • Outstanding written and verbal professional communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications with advanced level in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Technical legal writing and memo/letter creation required.
  • Experience with local State and Federal Court Rules for E-Filings, including agencies such as the EEOC and NLRB
  • Willingness to expand Court Rule and E-Filing knowledge within other jurisdictions.
  • Experience with electronic Document Management Systems (iManage preferred) required.
  • Excellent document processing skills, typing skills,proof-reading skills and high level attention to detail required.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects as work comes in and information is supplied.
  • High degree of resourcefulness and problem-solving acumen
  • 5-10 years of legal or related experience is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; College degree preferred.
  • Ability to work overtime is required.
     






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