Legal Assistant

Stevens & Lee
Reading, PA
Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions.

Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.

Job Overview

At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients.

The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things.

Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities Include But Not Limited To)

  • Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys.
  • Work with various court systems processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts.
  • Partner with the firm's Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests and complete attorney expense reports.
  • Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials.
  • Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions.
  • Assist with litigation by preparing for court hearings, scheduling depositions, assembling binders and exhibits.
  • Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements.
  • Manage all incoming and outgoing U.S., certified and Fed-Ex mail per attorney request.
  • Welcome clients and greet visitors with a helpful, positive, and professional attitude.
  • Answer direct-line phone calls in a professional manner and route as necessary.
  • Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed.

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant at a law firm, professional services firm, or corporation
  • Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Job Type: Full-Time- 40 Hours/week

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Human Resources

Job Location: Reading PA

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.
Posted 2026-01-01

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