Legal Assistant

Description We are searching for a meticulous Legal Assistant to join our team located in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be executing administrative tasks, handling legal documents, conducting legal research, and maintaining client relationships. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity.Responsibilities: Manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring effective communication Execute administrative tasks, including billing functions and calendar management Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and legal matters Draft, prepare, and handle legal documents and subpoena packages Utilize legal-specific software such as Aderant and CompuLaw for case management Operate Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) for property records Handle PA efiling for counties and federal court, as well as NJ superior court Utilize Adobe Acrobat for document production and management Oversee claim administration, ensuring all claims are processed accurately and timely. Requirements 2+ years of recent defense litigation experience Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat for creating and editing PDF documents NJ & PA e-filingRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .