Legal Assistant - Labor & Employment Practice

<div class="content-intro"><p>Joining <strong>McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC</strong> means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 150 attorneys and 300 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.</p> <p>At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.</p> <p>If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you’ll feel at home at McNees.</p></div><p>McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking <strong>Legal Assistants</strong> to join our dynamic <strong>Labor & Employment</strong> practice group and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our clients.</p> <hr> <h4><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <div> <p>As a Legal Assistant, you’ll provide critical administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Preparing, proofreading, and processing legal documents such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, and motions.</li> <li>Managing correspondence - mailing, faxing, and coordinating deliveries to clients, witnesses, and court officials.</li> <li>Organizing and maintaining case files, law libraries, and legal documents.</li> <li>Assisting attorneys with research and gathering records (employment, medical, etc.).</li> <li>Tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and attending legal meetings to take notes.</li> <li>Handling billing binders, entering daily time for timekeepers, and supporting other assistants when needed.</li> <li>Managing projects and balancing workloads within your practice group - all while maintaining confidentiality.</li> </ul> </div> <hr> <h4><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></h4> <ul> <li> <div>High school diploma or GED equivalent.</div> </li> <li> <div>Previous administrative experience i