Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Margolis Edelstein

Margolis Edelstein, a premier insurance defense firm. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Philadelphia, PA team. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with great organizational skills, effective case management, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. The ideal candidate will have defense litigation experience, be familiar with e-filing in state/federal courts, calendaring/docketing, and various legal administrative duties.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents/pleadings.
• Must have experience with e-filing in state/federal courts.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel to schedule meetings, interviews and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree a plus but not required
• 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient in Box, SurePoint, and Filevine preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

Both Legal Assistant and Paralegal positions are available. For consideration email your resume to careers@margolisedelstein.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to working in the office Monday through Friday?

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Required)

Work Location: In person