Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Position: Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant (Family Law & Litigation) Location: Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania (Monroe County) Firm: Merwine, Hanyon & Kaspszyk, PLLC (MHK Attorneys) About Us We are a busy, established law firm in Brodheadsville handling family law, civil litigation, real estate, estates, and related matters. We are seeking an experienced legal secretary / legal assistant to support our family law and litigation practice. This is an in-office position with direct, daily interaction with attorneys, clients, and courts. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, format, and revise legal documents, including: • Complaints, petitions, motions, PFAs, stipulations, agreements • Discovery requests/responses, correspondence, and standard forms • Manage calendars, deadlines, and court dates for multiple attorneys. • Handle e-filing and paper filing in Pennsylvania state courts (family and civil), with emphasis on Monroe County and surrounding counties. • Answer phones, screen calls, schedule appointments, and interact professionally with clients and court personnel. • Maintain physical and electronic files, including scanning, organizing, and indexing documents. • Assist with billing/time entries and basic office administrative tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications • At least 2 years’ experience in a law office as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal. • Prior experience in family law and/or litigation strongly preferred. • Familiarity with Pennsylvania state court practice and filing procedures (e-filing experience preferred). • Must reside within 40 minutes of MHK Attorneys Brodheadsville office. • Strong skills in: • Microsoft Word • Outlook / email and calendar management • PDF software (e.g., Adobe, PDF editing/combining) • Accurate typing/dictation and strong attention to detail. Skills & Attributes • Reliable, organized, and able to juggle multiple attorneys and deadlines. • Professional communication skills—both with clients in sensitive matters and with court staff. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced small-firm environment where you are a critical part of the team. • Regular in-office presence in Brodheadsville, PA. Compensation • Competitive hourly rate or salary commensurate with experience. • Potential for merit-based increases over time. How to Apply (Please Read Carefully) Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Please email the following to: [email protected] Use the subject line: “Legal Secretary Application – [Last Name]” • Attach your résumé (PDF preferred). • In the body of your email, please answer: • How many years have you worked in a law office, and in what roles? • In which Pennsylvania counties have you filed documents (e-file or paper)? • What legal software have you used (e.g., case management, billing, document management)? • What is your approximate typing speed (words per minute)? Qualified applicants who follow the instructions above may be invited to an interview that includes a short practical test (basic Word formatting, dictation/transcription, and simple pleading preparation). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) matching Work Location: In person