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Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Temp Legal Assistant Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week | 100% Onsite (5 days in office) Duration: TemporaryBeacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a temporary opportunity with a well-established law firm in downtown Pittsburgh. This position will support attorneys handling litigation matters, with a strong preference for candidates who have prior litigation legal assistant experience.
Medical malpractice defense experience is highly preferred.The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment and assist with all aspects of case management, medical records coordination, client communication, and litigation support.Responsibilities:Manage and organize medical records, including requesting, tracking, and maintaining records for active litigation mattersAssist attorneys with drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documentsSupport the preparation of discovery responses and document productionCoordinate with clients to gather information, schedule meetings, and provide case updatesMaintain attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and schedule depositions, hearings, and appointmentsManage electronic and physical case files and ensure documents are properly organizedPrepare, edit, and convert legal documents using Adobe PDF and Microsoft Office applicationsAssist with general litigation support and administrative duties as neededQualifications:Prior experience working as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice requiredMedical malpractice defense experience strongly preferredExperience handling medical records and discovery processesStrong legal drafting and document preparation skillsExcellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience with CasePeer, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft OneDrive is a plusTrial experience is not requiredThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation legal assistant seeking a full-time temporary position with a respected Pittsburgh law firm.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment.
This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.
Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)