Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA at Choice One Staffing Group, Inc.
Job Overview
The Paralegal will provide administrative and secretarial support to a Law Department by handling calls and visitors, processing mail, maintaining case files and databases, preparing legal documents, filing pleadings, and managing electronic records while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. A successful candidate will have direct paralegal and legal office experience specifically in the areas of court filings, legal document preparation, case management, legal records maintenance, and supporting attorney’s in a law department or legal environment. This position will last approximately 3 months.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 100% on-site
Pay rate: $22/hr.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Description:
- Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct callers to appropriate staff.
- Greet and assist Law Department visitors and guests.
- Open and process incoming mail and perform data entry for the Law Department Mail Logging System.
- Perform general secretarial and administrative duties, including typing, filing, and taking dictation.
- Prepare and assemble legal pleadings, reports, opinions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Maintain logs and files for cases and contracts.
- File pleadings with the Department of Court Records.
- Track office supply inventory and assist with miscellaneous office matters as assigned.
- Establish and maintain paperless case files by scanning and organizing electronic documents.
- Enter case information and scanned documents into the Law Department database.
- Perform other related duties as required or requested
Requirements:
- Previous paralegal and legal office experience is required.
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing, record keeping, and proofreading.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic PC operations.
- Experience with general office administration and document management.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and visitors.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to learn legal terminology, legal procedures, and new computer applications.
- Typing speed of approximately 50 words per minute.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Choice One Staffing Group offers medical, holiday pay, vacation pay, referral bonuses and pre-employment preparation. Choice One Staffing Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin and ancestry, individuals who are 40 years of age and older or qualified individuals with disabilities.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Law office: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal
Company: Choice One Staffing Group, Inc.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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