Contract Legal Assistant

Job Title : Legal Assistant

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Industry : Legal

Pay : $25 - $26 / Hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client :

Addison Group is excited to partner with a prestigious law firm specializing in insurance defense. Our client is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support, freeing up their attorneys to focus on winning cases. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and looking to make an impact, this role is for you!

Job Description :

As a Legal Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the firm’s operations, supporting 3-4 attorneys with essential administrative tasks that keep cases on track. You’ll be responsible for eFiling legal documents in PA and NJ, maintaining schedules, coordinating travel, and ensuring all documents are correctly prepared and submitted on time. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your organizational skills will shine.

Key Responsibilities :

• Seamlessly manage attorney schedules, appointments, and travel logistics
• Handle eFiling of legal documents in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey courts
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems—both digital and physical—for easy access
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and client communications
• Serve as the go-to person for document management, ensuring everything is in order before deadlines
• Assist with administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications :

• 3-5 years of experience in the defense or a legal environment
• Netdocs
• Expertise in PA and NJ court eFiling systems is essential
• Top-tier organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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