knit and highly collaborative team. Goldberg Segalla seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Legal Assistant supporting litigators that have a high volume of work at our Princeton, NJ loca…
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Legal Assistant jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$20–$38/hr
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$56k
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Our client is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a r…
$24 per hour
long-term office career. Position Overview: We are seeking a driven, high-energy Administrative Assistant to join our client's growing team. No industry-specific legal experience is required. This position is an exceptio…
assessments and appeals. Compliance & Corporate Governance Assist with corporate compliance requirements, mandatory reporting,... ...lease administration, lease abstraction, database management, and legal document review…
$80k - $95k
filings for litigation cases within the firm. This involves tracking deadlines, court dates, and other important events related to legal proceedings, as well as executing accurate electronic submissions. The role require…
$23.86 per hour
Legal Assistant ROLE We need an experienced Legal Assistant at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (USAO EDPA). The USAO EDPA Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting federal criminal mat…
O’Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This individual will provide vital assistance to a team of attorneys by handling case-related tasks, preparing a variety of…
This position is part of the Firm’s E-Discovery team and supports the e-discovery process through all stages of litigation. The specialist works closely with attorneys, litigation support, and the IT department to load r…
over 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full time Title Legal Assistant in our Philadelphia office. We are a fast- paced, mid-sized law firm represent…
work and professional environment. Our team specializes in providing top-notch legal support to corporate clients, and we are seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to join our practice and assist in managing complex corp…
$65k - $80k
EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT Our clients range from Fortune 200 and large privately-held companies to municipal entities, small businesses and partnerships in a broad diversity of industries and business sectors. With eac…
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What legal assistants earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$52k |
| Mid level | $24–$30 | $50k–$63k |
| Senior | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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