Legal Assistant

Robert Half • Philadelphia, PA • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a litigation team handling substantial plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing case-related administrative work, maintaining consistent communication, and helping attorneys keep matters organized and moving forward. The role offers close collaboration with legal staff, including coordination with a litigation paralegal on overlapping tasks, while using tools such as NEOS and Microsoft Office to support daily operations.

Responsibilities:

Organize attorney calendars and arrange meetings, depositions, and other case-related appointments to keep deadlines and schedules on track.

Prepare, submit, and track court filings, including electronic filings, while ensuring documents meet procedural and formatting requirements.

Request, obtain, and manage medical, legal, and other case records needed to support active matters.

Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items.

Coordinate with expert witnesses and outside parties to support scheduling, documentation, and case preparation needs.

Maintain accurate case information and supporting documentation within case management systems, including NEOS.

Partner with attorneys and the litigation paralegal on shared tasks that support case progression before and during litigation.

Create, revise, and format correspondence, legal documents, and internal materials using Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

Robert 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.

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