Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation & Corporate) -Philadelphia
Direct CounselPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support a diverse group of attorneys in our Philadelphia office. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact practice areas and collaborate with a respected team.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of large law firm experience (litigation and/or transactional)
- Strong experience with state and federal e-filing
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, or similar systems
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
