Legal Administrative Assistant

Located in Wayne, PA

Salary: 74,999-84,999

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a reputable law firm in Chesterbrook to identify a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned attorneys. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and delivers high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit, proofread, and redline legal documents including correspondence, memoranda, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of all work product

• Review attorney billing for accuracy and prepare client transmittal letters

• Maintain, organize, and retrieve client and internal files within the firm’s document management system

• Open, review, and route incoming mail, identifying deadline-sensitive materials

• Reconcile and submit attorney expenses

• Proactively manage attorney calendars, including scheduling in-person and virtual meetings

• Coordinate meetings, conferences, travel, and related logistics as needed

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and electronic correspondence

• Maintain attorney contact lists and update information within the firm’s CRM and mailing systems

• Process client and matter intake forms

• Perform copying, scanning, and electronic filing as needed

• Support additional administrative functions such as time entry, electronic signatures, credential maintenance, basic research, and CLE tracking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or in a similar law firm support role preferred

• Experience with document management systems, time and billing platforms, client/matter intake, and e-filing systems preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Typing speed of 60+ words per minute

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage a high volume of work while meeting deadlines

• Strong client service orientation, sound judgment, and flexibility

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

Additional Information

• This position may require additional duties as assigned

• Job responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Paid leave options, including parental leave

• Performance-based or discretionary bonuses

e: alexis.haley@expresspros.com

215-893-1200, Ask for Alexis! 

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