About this role
Job title: Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Rawle & Henderson LLP is seeking a Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant with five to seven years of experience in civil litigation for our Philadelphia office. The candidate should be proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), have experience with ECF, and be able to type 65+ wpm. This is a full-time, onsite role requiring five days per week and strong organizational skills, the ability to work with minimal guidance, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in civil defense litigation. Manage calendars, prepare and file documents (including ECF), and track deadlines. Draft, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents. Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, and court reporters; arrange meetings and travel as needed. Prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
Five to seven years of civil litigation experience. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and ECF. Typing speed of 65+ words per minute. Experience in a law office (minimum 3 years). Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills. Ability to work onsite five days per week and manage tasks with minimal guidance.
Competitive salary (salary not disclosed). 401(k) matching after one month of employment. Profit sharing. Medical and dental insurance. Disability benefits. Life insurance. Transit check. Medical and dependent care spending accounts. Sick time and three weeks of vacation.