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Legal Assistant - 108496

The HR Office, Inc.

State College, PAFull-time$47K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$47K/yr
Location
State College, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The HR Office is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a local law firm in State College. The role provides administrative and legal support, primarily for family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support. The position is full-time and in-office, with pay starting at $47,000 per year based on experience. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable communicating with clients and handling confidential information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationAttention to DetailConfidential Information HandlingMicrosoft OfficeComputer ApplicationsTask PrioritizationDeadline ManagementIndependent WorkPennsylvania Legal ProceduresFamily Law

Qualifications

Legal Office ExperienceLegal Assistant ExperienceNotary Public Commission or Willingness to Obtain

Full job description

Legal Assistant - 108496 Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting attorneys and working in a fast-paced legal environment? The HR Office is seeking a Legal Assistant for our client, a local law firm in State College. This position will provide administrative and legal support, with a primary focus on family law matters including divorce, custody, and support. The ideal candidate will be professional, organized, and comfortable communicating with clients, attorneys, and other professionals while handling confidential information with discretion. Schedule: Full-time (in-office) Pay: $47,000+/year (based on experience) *This is a direct hire position with benefits. Responsibilities 1. Prepare pleadings and other legal documents, primarily for family law matters 2. Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other professionals by phone and email 3. Draft correspondence, cover letters, memoranda, and other documents 4. Organize, file, scan, and electronically save legal documents and work product 5. Witness and notarize legal documents 6. Conduct basic legal research relating to Pennsylvania rules of procedure and statutes 7. Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys and the office as needed Qualifications 1. Previous legal office or legal assistant experience preferred 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills 3. Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills 4. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion 5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications 6. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently 7. Familiarity with Pennsylvania legal procedures or family law is a plus 8. Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one is a plus Interested? If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting both attorneys and clients in a professional legal environment, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume or contact The HR Office at 814-238-3750 to be considered for the Legal Assistant opportunity.

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