Legal Assistant/Paralegal Hybrid at Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
- Company: Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Posted: Sep 25, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $65000 - $75000 Per Year
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated candidate to serve in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid role for our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background as well as some prior paralegal experience. This opportunity offers a broad experience…
Job description
- Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated candidate to serve in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal hybrid role for our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background as well as some prior paralegal experience. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented legal professionals who wish to join a fast paced, success-driven, vibrant team.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and editing pleadings and related legal documents
- E-filing and paper filing documents with state, federal and appellate courts
- Maintaining team and court calendars and keeping attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
- Scheduling meetings and conference calls
- Communicating by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
- Handling billing for assigned timekeepers
- Assisting in trial preparation
- Maintaining electronic and paper files on a regular basis
- Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
- Preparing exhibits, indices, compendiums of evidence, and similar documents
- Assisting fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
- Handling day-to-day administrative tasks related to supplies, facilities, and IT coordination
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal (traditional tort litigation experience preferred) AND a minimum 3 years of experience as a legal or administrative assistant
- Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
- Strong Outlook skills and proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word and Excel
Skills
Required
- Strong Outlook skills
Benefits
- Vacation & sick time plus 10 paid holidays
- 401K plan
- Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA and FSA plans
- Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
- Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
About Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.