$17 - $42 per hour
knit and highly collaborative team. Goldberg Segalla seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Legal Assistant for our Defense Base Act (DBA) group. The Legal Assistant will provide administ…
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Legal Assistant jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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$18–$34/hr
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motivated and organized individual to join its team to provide Workers' Compensation attorneys that have a high volume of work with legal assistant support within our Pennsylvania locations. This position is eligible for…
$40 - $50 per hour
Job Description How will you make a difference? The Legal Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary and legal leadership team, helping ens…
Litigation Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing administrative and operational support to legal teams within the firm. This position involves assisting lawyers and legal professionals with various tasks,…
$23 per hour
Experienced Document Review Attorney – Remote Great opportunity for licensed attorneys interested in getting started with document review. Please apply to get on our roster for future matters! Excellent work environment…
$110k - $150k
record of success in handling insurance defense cases, specifically in the Pittsburgh area. Responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting documents and pleadings, and representing clients in court hea…
has expertise in transportation and logistics law. Our team of experienced attorneys has successfully represented clients in various legal matters related to the transportation and logistics industry, including: Salary w…
Actively interviewing - APPLY NOW!! URGENT HIRING Legal Administrative Assistant Pittsburgh, PA | Hybrid Schedule A respected and growing Pittsburgh-based law firm is urgently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative…
Urgent Hire - Patent Agent / Technical Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) We're looking for a detail-oriented Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join our IP&T team! Work on cutting-edge innovations , collaborate w…
URGENT HIRE: Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid) Our team in Pittsburgh is growing, and we need a sharp, tech-savvy Litigation Legal Assistant to hit the ground running! This is a high-impact role in a collaborative envi…
$100k - $150k
pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and responses * Conduct legal and factual research involving environmental statutes and regulations... ...across litigation, regulatory, and transactional teams * Assist with client…
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What legal assistants earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $37k–$47k |
| Mid level | $22–$27 | $45k–$56k |
| Senior | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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