232 Legal jobs in Pennsylvania

Legal Secretary at State Farm summary:

The Legal Secretary supports attorneys by managing calendaring, scheduling, mail processing, and electronic/paper filing in a legal environment, particularly in civil defense litigation. This hybrid role requires strong organizational, communication, and technical skills including knowledge of legal procedures, e-filing systems, and case management software. The position is based in Philadelphia and provides opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and client-focused legal team.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. 

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Amy F. Loperfido & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Philadelphia Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

LOCATION: 1500 Market Street, Suite 2400 Centre Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures
• Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing in all five surrounding counties
• Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings 

Previous experience required

• 2+ years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior experience in electronic and paper filing preferrable in the five surrounding counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks)

Key Skills required

• Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment
• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking 
• E-filing experience
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred)
• Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
• Accurate typing skills

Technology/software experience required

• Working knowledge of PA electronic filing system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Case Management system
• Working knowledge of Document Storage system

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Travel not required

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Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $57,074.88 - $66,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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PM22

Keywords:

Legal Secretary, Civil Defense Litigation, Calendaring, Scheduling, E-filing, Document Management, Legal Procedures, Case Management, Legal Support, Litigation Assistance

Legal Secretary at State Farm summary:

The Legal Secretary provides essential administrative support to attorneys by managing calendaring, scheduling litigation events, processing mail, and handling both electronic and paper filing in civil defense litigation cases. This hybrid role involves interaction with clients, courts, and counsel, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of legal procedures, and proficiency with legal software systems. The position supports efficient legal operations primarily within insurance defense and personal injury litigation in the Philadelphia area.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. 

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Amy F. Loperfido & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Philadelphia Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

LOCATION: 1500 Market Street, Suite 2400 Centre Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures
• Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing in all five surrounding counties
• Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings 

Previous experience required

• 2+ years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior experience in electronic and paper filing preferrable in the five surrounding counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks)

Key Skills required

• Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment
• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking 
• E-filing experience
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred)
• Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
• Accurate typing skills

Technology/software experience required

• Working knowledge of PA electronic filing system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Case Management system
• Working knowledge of Document Storage system

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Travel not required

#LI-CG1

 #SFPL

PM22

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $57,074.88 - $66,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

#LI-CG1

 #SFPL

PM22

Keywords:

Legal Secretary, Litigation Support, Calendar Management, E-filing, Legal Procedures, Civil Defense Litigation, Insurance Defense, Case Management, Document Filing, Legal Communication

Legal Secretary at State Farm summary:

The Legal Secretary at State Farm supports attorneys by managing calendars, scheduling litigation events, and handling electronic and paper filing across multiple counties. This hybrid role requires experience in civil defense litigation, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with legal procedures and technology systems such as PA electronic filing and Case Management software. The position involves client, court, and counsel interactions, providing opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. 

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Amy F. Loperfido & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Philadelphia Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Legal Secretary involves supporting attorneys with calendaring and scheduling, processing mail, and electronic/paper filing. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to peer mentors. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for development/advancement. This role will interact with clients, courts, and counsel throughout the litigation process on behalf of the attorney. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

LOCATION: 1500 Market Street, Suite 2400 Centre Square West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Apply specialized knowledge of legal procedures
• Calendar management, processing mail, electronic/paper filing in all five surrounding counties
• Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations and hearings 

Previous experience required

• 2+ years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Prior experience in electronic and paper filing preferrable in the five surrounding counties (Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks)

Key Skills required

• Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment
• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing urgent and non-urgent tasks (items with deadlines, handling demands), multitasking 
• E-filing experience
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirement (strongly preferred)
• Ability to adapt to a corporate law environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills (proofreading, attention to detail, formatting)
• Accurate typing skills

Technology/software experience required

• Working knowledge of PA electronic filing system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Case Management system
• Working knowledge of Document Storage system

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Travel not required

#LI-CG1

 #SFPL

PM22

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $57,074.88 - $66,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

#LI-CG1

 #SFPL

PM22

Keywords:

Legal Secretary, Litigation Support, Calendar Management, Electronic Filing, Legal Procedures, Civil Defense Litigation, Case Management, Insurance Defense, Scheduling, Legal Documentation

• Prepare, format, and file estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration paperwork
• Manage client communications with professionalism and care
• Coordinate meetings, maintain attorney calendars, and track critical deadlines
• Work closely with courts, financial institutions, and beneficiaries
• Organize and maintain client files and sensitive records
• Perform general office management duties (filing, scanning, correspondence)

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm, estate planning, or trust/estate administration setting
• Strong understanding of probate processes and estate planning documents (preferred)
• Exceptional organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with legal practice software is a plus

• Competitive salary between 55,000- 65,000 , commensurate with experience
• Full-time, in-office role offering stability and work/life balance
• Positive, supportive work environment focused on client service
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates should have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. A background and degree(s) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical expertise will be considered. Bar admission and admission with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our concentrated focus in these areas enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.