Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Legal Administrative Assistant supports litigation and insurance defense attorneys, playing a key role in managing legal documentation and administrative tasks within a respected AmLaw 50 firm.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting attorneys in litigation, drafting and formatting legal documents, managing calendars and travel, preparing court filings, tracking billing, and communicating with clients and courts.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $50,000-65,000 per year based on experience, plus benefits including a hybrid work schedule and full benefits package.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2+ years of legal administrative experience, preferably in insurance defense or litigation, strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and professionalism handling confidential matters.
Career development
The job provides excellent training, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a top AmLaw firm.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is collaborative and team-based, emphasizing excellence, accountability, and teamwork in a fast-paced legal environment.
Company information
The job is with an AmLaw 50 firm known for its respected legal team and litigation success.
Team overview
The candidate will join a high-performing legal team supporting litigation and transactional practice areas.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Pittsburgh, PA with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in-office.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to join a team that values excellence and accountability; no specific application steps detailed.
Unique job features
The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a top-tier legal team in a hybrid setting with meaningful impact on litigation outcomes.
Company overview
Trustpoint.One is a leading provider of comprehensive legal solutions, specializing in eDiscovery, managed review, court reporting, translations, and legal staffing. They generate revenue by offering these services to law firms, corporations, and government agencies, ensuring efficient and effective legal processes. Founded in 2017, Trustpoint.One has rapidly grown through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance legal workflows, making them a key player in the legal services industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 2+ years of legal administrative experience, especially your support for litigation and insurance defense attorneys, as this aligns directly with the role at Trustpoint.One.
Emphasize your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal document drafting, proofreading, formatting, and your ability to manage complex calendars and court filings, reflecting the key responsibilities listed.
Apply through multiple channels including Trustpoint.One's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and reputable legal job boards to maximize your visibility for this position.
Connect with current employees in the litigation or insurance defense divisions at Trustpoint.One on LinkedIn; open your message by referencing their recent cases or the firm's reputation in litigation support to create a meaningful conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'litigation support,' 'insurance defense,' 'legal document formatting,' 'court filings,' and 'timekeeping,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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