Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to join our client to support daily legal operations and ensure attorneys are equipped to deliver responsive and accurate legal services. This role partners closely with attorneys in either Employment and Labor or Data Privacy practices, providing comprehensive administrative and document support. The position is based in Philadelphia, PA and follows a hybrid work arrangement with three days onsite and two days remote, depending on practice group needs. This is a permanent direct hire opportunity designed for an experienced legal support professional who values precision, organization, and collaboration.
Compensation:
$75,000 to $90,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Normal business hours, with availability to work until at least 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Legal Assistant:
• Provide high level administrative and document support to a group of attorneys, including drafting, revising, proofreading, and formatting legal correspondence and filings
• Manage court filings and docketing activities, ensuring accurate and timely submissions in state and federal courts with a strong focus on Pennsylvania filings
• Coordinate attorney schedules, travel arrangements, meetings, conference calls, and ongoing calendar management to support efficient daily operations
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, oversee conflict checks and new matter intake, and monitor assigned attorney email communications as requested
• Process time entries, expense reports, vendor invoices, and support marketing and administrative projects using firm approved systems and tools
Qualifications and Skills for the Corporate Legal Assistant:
• A minimum of four years of experience in a legal assistant or executive support role within a law firm or professional services environment
• Hands on experience with electronic filing systems and document management platforms such as iManage, along with strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Pro
• Familiarity with Employment and Labor or Data Privacy practice areas is highly preferred, though strong general legal support experience will be considered
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and project management skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with attorneys, clients, and internal teams
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Why Join Us?
This role offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated legal practice areas while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative office environment. You will contribute directly to day to day legal operations and gain hands on experience with advanced legal systems and processes. The hybrid structure supports balance while maintaining strong team connection and professional development.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.