Stock and Leader

We’re Hiring! Executive Legal Administrative Assistant

SUMMARY

Executive Legal Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for attorneys to whom they are assigned according to established policies and procedures. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys, supervisors, and staff. Observes confidentiality of client matters.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Provide support to (assigned) Department attorneys.

·         Edit Requests for Proposals.

·         Create and design comprehensive, detail oriented, compelling PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate complex information for practice group workshops.

·         Prepare exhibits for court hearings, trials and depositions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

·         Assist attorneys with time billing entries according to client billing guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

·         Process attorney expense reports for reimbursement.

·         Compose letters, memos, and various other documents.

·         Prepare documents for delivery to court with appropriate formatting, copies, and court fees.

·         Sort and date incoming mail, identifying time-sensitive documents and notifying attorneys. Ensure that outgoing mail is timely prepared, and, if necessary, route mail to specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery.

·         Utilizes and is proficient in computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and firm time management software. Operates standard office equipment, including personal computer, printers, copiers, typewriter, facsimile, telephone, and dictation equipment.

·         Establishes and maintains duplicate calendar and deadline reminder systems (“ticklers”) to comply with law practice liability requirements. If applicable, has thorough knowledge of all court deadlines and creates reminders when required, e.g., deadlines stemming from court trial and discovery scheduling orders.

·         Timely opens, closes and maintains all case and general files according to written procedure.

·         Timely maintains filing and chronological records.

·         Receives clients and visitors. Schedules and prepares conference room. Prepares refreshments. Maintains good public relations with clients.

·         Assists in preparing application for additional Court or State Bar membership or admission

·         Assists attorneys in registering for required mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

·         Maintains current and accurate contact list in attorneys’ Outlook and other formats as designated by supervising attorney, including all relevant persons affiliated with client file.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         3-5 years of legal assistant/secretarial/paralegal experience

·         Working knowledge of legal office practices and procedures.

·         Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications. PowerPoint experience is a must.

·         Experience with NetDocs and Centerbase is preferred.

We’re Hiring! Estate Administration Paralegal

The Estate Paralegal will work closely with clients and the Attorneys in the Estate Planning and Administration Practice Group to administer Pennsylvania Estates from start to finish.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare documents for probate and initial client meeting.
• Work with the personal representative(s) of an estate to value, collect, and preserve assets of the estate, transfer title of assets, and maintain accounts at financial institutions for the estate.
• Prepare inheritance, estate, and income tax returns.
• Prepare account upon distribution of assets disclosing the receipts and disbursements that occurred during the administration of the estate.
• Prepare required documents in connection with the distribution to estate beneficiaries.
• Maintain general contact with clients by mail, e-mail, and telephone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years in the practice of estate administration, preferably with experience with Pennsylvania Estates.
• Experience with ONESOURCE Trust and Estate Administration software or other estate administration software, such as Lackner.
• Experience in estate administration preparing probate documents, tax documents, and accounts.
• Ability to maintain a checkbook and to read statements from financial institutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications including Adobe Acrobat Pro, NetDocs, and other web-based applications such as Centerbase, CLIO or Elite.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Notary Public commission preferred or willingness to obtain.

Send cover letter and resume to staffrecruiting@stockandleader.com .

Litigation Attorney

Stock and Leader seeks to hire a full-time Litigation Attorney to support our thriving Litigation practice. Visit our Litigation Page for more information.

The ideal candidate will have two (2) to five (5) years of experience practicing litigation and be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Stock and Leader offers a competitive salary and benefits package in addition to a family friendly work culture with an emphasis on mentoring, growth and practice development for associates.

Please provide a current resume and cover letter stating why the applicant is interested in working at Stock and Leader in York, PA. Stock and Leader, York County’s premier law firm, is comprised of twenty-four (24) attorneys and forty (40) support staff members providing legal services to businesses, individuals, and governmental entities across a broad range of civil law practice areas.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to Gareth Pahowka, Esq., Recruiting Chair, at attorneyrecruiting@stockandleader.com.