Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Lewistown, PA at Torquato and Davis Law, LLC
Torquato & Davis Law, LLC is a well-established general practice law firm serving Mifflin County and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania region. For more than four decades, the office has provided personal, community-focused legal services in family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, real estate, and estate planning and administration. We are a small, busy office that values professionalism, discretion, and reliable day-to-day support.
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Paralegal to serve as the front line of the office and to provide administrative and legal support to the attorney. This is a hands-on role in a small firm: you will greet clients, manage phone calls and scheduling, prepare and organize documents, maintain files, and help general case administration. Legal experience is preferred; strong organization, judgment, and people skills are essential.
Annual salary: $40,000 – $43,000, depending on experience.
Hours generally follow the office schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Specific schedule and benefits can be discussed with qualified candidates.
Primary Responsibilities
- Answer and screen incoming calls; greet clients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner.
- Schedule consultations, court dates, and appointments; maintain the attorney calendar and deadline tracking.
- Draft, format, proofread, and type correspondence, pleadings, motions, wills, deeds, and other legal documents in Microsoft Word.
- Prepare packages for filing and service; assist with court filings and e-filing where applicable.
- Open, organize, and maintain paper and electronic client files; scan and index documents.
- Assist with estate planning and administration paperwork, real estate transfers, family law, and criminal defense files as directed.
- Collect information from clients, request records, and follow up on outstanding items.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, email, and routine billing or payment inquiries as assigned.
- Maintain office supplies, reception area, and general office organization.
- Protect client confidentiality at all times and follow office procedures for conflicts and file security.
Perform other administrative and legal-support duties as needed in a small-office setting
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, paralegal certificate, or legal secretarial training preferred.
- Legal office experience preferred (paralegal, legal secretary, or similar); motivated candidates with strong transferable office skills will be considered.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general computer use; comfort learning practice-management or court e-filing systems.
- Accurate typing, strong written English, and attention to detail.
- Excellent phone manner and the ability to deal calmly with clients who may be under stress.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with limited supervision.
- Discretion, reliability, and a professional appearance appropriate to a law office.
- Must be able to work on-site in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Preferred Experience
- Prior work in a Pennsylvania law office, especially family law, criminal defense, estates, or real estate.
- Familiarity with Mifflin County or surrounding county courts and local filing practices.
- Experience with case-management software, scanning/document management, and e-filing.
- Notary public commission (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and a brief cover note describing your relevant experience to:
Torquato & Davis Law, LLC
127 W. Market Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-4976
Email: [email protected]
Please include “Administrative Assistant/ Paralegal” in the subject line of any email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Pay: $19.25 – $20.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Torquato and Davis Law, LLC
Location: Lewistown, PA
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