Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation

At Chartwell, we don’t just serve our clients—we live our values. With nearly 300 attorneys across more than 30 offices nationwide, we’re a fast-growing civil litigation firm powered by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Our culture is built on the Chartwellian Charter: a 10-point promise to support one another, embrace diversity, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

We’re looking for professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart to the table. Here, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a community, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace where your voice matters and your growth is celebrated.

What truly sets Chartwell apart is the way we blend national reach with a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. Even with offices throughout the country, we work seamlessly across practices and geographies—sharing knowledge and stepping up when challenges arise. Our attorneys and staff are empowered to shape the firm’s growth, contribute to thought leadership, and take part in initiatives that give back to our communities.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values “we” over “me,” and where your contributions help shape the future of law, we’d love to hear from you.

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Chartwell Law office is currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant for its Pittsburgh, PA office location. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have strong experience in calendar management and Microsoft Office. Candidates should also have excellent organizational, communication, writing, and research skills. This position will support 2-3 attorneys.

Primary duties include:

• Schedule events and prepare answers and correspondence
• Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
• Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail
• Edit motion and discovery documents
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities for Appellate Briefs
• Organization of case files; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data
• Prepare Affidavit of Service and facilitate outgoing documents to the Court and to adversaries
• Retrieve documents and save to document management system

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of office experience, preferably in a the legal field.
• Knowledge regarding scheduling legal events, including depositions and Motion Hearings
• Experience in preparing and serving documents, typing from dictation,
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
• Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Aderant Total Office (ATO) and NetDocs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance