Job Details
Job Location
Pennsylvania Office of Norris McLaughlin PA - Allentown, PA
Salary Range
$52000.00 - $62000.00 Salary
Job Category
Legal Admin
Job Posting Date(s)
Start Date
07 / 28 / 2025
Description
Essential Functions :
- Manage attorney calendar and assist in meeting deadlines
- Screen attorney incoming calls
- Manage all incoming mail; prepare and edit outgoing correspondence
- Assist with drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents
- Conduct conflict checks through the LMS system; prepare expense reports
- Prepare and compile real estate closing documents
- Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments for attorneys and clients
- Communicate with clients, court, and attorneys
- Process monthly client billing, attorney time entry, and general office responsibilities
- Support E-file all court documents in state and federal court
- On site attendance as required for this position
Other Duties / Responsibilities :
Maintain attorneys' client filesPerform other administrative duties as assigned in support of attorneysWorking Conditions :
Employees will be working inside a temperature-controlled office building.Qualifications
Required Skills / Abilities :
Self-starter able to work independently as well as part of a teamExcellent prioritization and time management skills to meet strict deadlinesOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oralProficient with MS Office Suite, including advanced use of MS WordProficient in the use of document management systems ( iManage preferred)Excellent organizational skills; very detail-orientedStrong client-first work ethicStrong attention to detailEducation and Experience :
Legal assistant experience, preferably working in a Real Estate practice groupAssociate degree or equivalent of business experience a plusMicrosoft Office SuitePhysical Requirements :
Ability to sit for prolonged periodsAbility to operate office equipment (keyboard, copy machine, etc.) for prolonged periodsAbility to move about to access file cabinets and office machineryAbility to lift fifteen pounds or moreEssential Cognitive Functions :
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingAbility to read and interpret documents, reports, and other written materialsAbility to analyze a problem and suggest potential solutionsAbility to focus on a task despite frequent interruptionsAt Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.
The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.