Legal Assistant – Litigation Support

About the role

Segal McCambridge is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team handling complex toxic‑tort, asbestos and general liability matters across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Pittsburgh office.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, memoranda and other litigation documents.
• File and serve documents in Pennsylvania state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track critical deadlines, and schedule court appearances, depositions and meetings.
• Open new matters, organize electronic and physical files, and assist with discovery preparation and coordination.
• Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules and assembling trial materials.
• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, and handle administrative tasks such as invoice processing, expense reimbursements and time‑record entry.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and detail‑orientation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using Windows‑based applications and internet research tools.

What we offer

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance, paid time off and parental leave.
• Employee assistance and discount programs.