Asbestos Legal Assistant

Job Description

PeopleShare has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Asbestos Legal Assistant working in downtown, Pittsburgh.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a previous background in Asbestos litigation. This position is easily accessible by public transportation, has a competitive yearly salary and benefits package! Apply with your resume and call Amanda for consideration at 412-922-5200!

Job Details for the Asbestos Legal Assistant:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (flexible on time)
• Pay Rate: $ 58,000-$63,000 based on experience
• Direct Hire opportunity!

Job Responsibilities & Description for the Asbestos Legal Assistant:

• Transcribing , formatting, editing and finalizing all forms of documents and correspondence
• Opening new files, set up, preparation and service of appearances in PA
• Electronic filings in Allegheny County, Philadelphia Count and West Virginia
• Preparation of Pleadings such as:
• Motions for Summary Judgment
• Fact Witness Lists
• Pretrial Statements
• Motions in Limine and Voluntary Dismissal
• Orders
• Maintaining attorney calendars for trail dates, corresponding status notes, travel arrangements
• Reviewing and editing prebills per client guidelines
• Assisting attorneys in complex litigation in litigation defense and asbestos litigation

Job Requirements for the Asbestos Legal Assistant:

• At least 5 years experience assisting attorney's in complex litigation
• Experience in both State and Federal Courts, including knowledge of (CM/ECF)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with iManage and Prolaw a plus

PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs in Pennsylvania (PA) throughout the Pittsburgh area - Monroeville, Export, Murrysville, Canonsburg, Mount Pleasant, New Kensington, Moon Township, Robinson, Beaver, Greentree, Downtown and Cranberry. We have openings for receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, electronic assemblers, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.

PeopleShare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PeopleShare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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