Legal Assistant

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C

  • Charleston, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Excellent communication skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other softwareExperience with PDFdocs or AdobeCommitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONSExperience with iManage document management systemExperience filing court documents, electronically preferredExperience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other conferencing platformsActive Notary license WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOUTucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharleston, WV
Job TypeFull-time

Description

ABOUT OUR FIRMTucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists. JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking a Legal Assistant - Floater to join the Litigation practice group in our Charleston, WV office. This position will work closely with associates, shareholders, and paralegals on the full administrative duties. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:Answer phones and communicate with clients, courts, or other legal support personnel.Coverage for legal assistants with scheduled time off and assistance with overflow support assignments.Receive and open mail. Distribute to the appropriate attorneys and paralegals.Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence including letters to clients, engagement letters, and memos to clients and client files.Draft discovery in addition to pleadings.Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents.Maintain electronic and physical client files.Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing.Draft and review legal correspondence. Proofread, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.Format briefs and pleadings. Create an automated table of contents.Finalize all forms of documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.File pleadings in state and federal court (both electronic and mailing).Perform conflicts checks and other administrative tasks necessary for the creation of new client or matter files.Ability to redact, add legends and bates labels to documents in preparation for production.Enter attorney's billable time.Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh school or equivalentThree (3) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experienceExperience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings.Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites.Excellent communication skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other softwareExperience with PDFdocs or AdobeCommitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork  BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONSExperience with iManage document management systemExperience filing court documents, electronically preferredExperience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other conferencing platformsActive Notary license  WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOUTucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its team and encourages ongoing professional development opportunities. In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including:Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and familyCompany paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plansFlexible Spending AccountProfit Sharing 401k PlanPaid Time Off and HolidaysTuition Assistance To Apply for Pittsburgh:Career Opportunities - Tucker Arensberg, P.C. (tuckerlaw.com) To Apply for Harrisburg:Career Opportunities - Tucker Arensberg, P.C. (tuckerlaw.com) Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.

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