Paralegals, Legal Assistants, & Staff
We succeed as a team.
Staffing our firm with high-caliber employees is a vital part of our continued commitment to provide quality legal services to our clients. We employ a wide range of staff positions, including a large number of paralegals and legal assistants. Through our recruiting efforts, we are able to employ not only qualified individuals, but those that enable an atmosphere that promotes teamwork and collegiality. We recognize that this collaboration is vital to our clients' successes.
We offer full-time employees a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical, vision, dental, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance coverage, vacation, paid sick, and personal time off.
If you are interested in a paralegal, legal assistant/legal secretary, or other non-attorney staff position at MacDonald Illig, please follow the link below to apply.
Current Opportunities
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP is seeking a full-time Paralegal to work in our busy Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Successful candidates must have the following:
- At least 3 years of experience working in a law office setting and a solid knowledge of the probate and estate planning processes including, but not limited to, filing probate documents, preparing and filing deeds, and assisting clients with the completion of trust and estate documents
- Ability to multi-task under time constraints with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
As a member of our team, you will enjoy an excellent benefits package including a 401(k) plan. Salary will be based on experience. If interested, please click below to upload your cover letter and resume.
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MacDonald Illig is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Law Firm of MacDonald Illig is looking for full-time or part-time experienced Legal Assistants who can assist the lawyers and paralegals in various practice groups. Why join our team? Because McDonald Illig is the leading Law Firm in Erie with nearly 50 attorneys, over 15 paralegals, and a large administrative team, all working in over 20 areas of law for our clients.
MacDonald Illig has been successful for over 125 years and continues to grow and expand. If you want to be part of a successful TEAM, you will find that here. It's more than a job, it's a career.
You will be responsible for supporting attorneys in a specific practice area. You will fill-in for other Legal Assistants when they are out of the office, working directly with their attorneys and paralegals. This position is unique, in that it exposes you to the Firm's many practice groups, staff, paralegals and attorneys. Your assignment can change daily which leads to a very exciting position.
Requirements:
- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work with a variety of people in different areas of law.
- One to two years of experience in a law firm or office environment as a legal assistant or administrative assistant is preferred. On the job training is provided.
- Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
As a member of our team, you will enjoy an excellent Benefits package including:
- An Outstanding 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal
Compensation: Salary is based on skill level and experience.
If interested, please click below to upload your cover letter and resume:
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MacDonald Illig is an Equal Opportunity Employer
MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP, one of the region’s most established and respected law firms, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated professional to contribute to a dynamic legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, and general ledger entries
- Reconcile bank account statements monthly
- Assist with month-end and year-end closings
- Prepare financial statements and internal reporting packages
- Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and regulations
- Support for budgeting and forecasting functions
- Communicate with CFO and the Firm Administrator, providing analysis and support of financial projects
- Supports external audits, compiling supporting documentation for outside auditors.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in accounting or related field required
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software (legal billing software a plus)
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as maintain confidentiality
- Prior experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred but not required
Why Join MacDonald Illig:
- Supportive and professional work culture
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Respected, long-standing firm in a convenient downtown location.
- Excellent benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, company paid short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Very generous 401(k) Plan, as well as vacation, sick, and personal time off
If interested, please click below to upload your cover letter and resume:
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MacDonald Illig is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Law Firm of MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP is seeking a full-time Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to work in our Real Estate Practice Group. If you love the details that make deals, come together, can juggle multiple closings without breaking a sweat, and enjoy being the calm in the transactional storm- this could be your next great move.
What You'll Do:
- Manage title, survey, zoning, and due diligence with your signature precision
- Draft, review, and organize transfer and closing documents
- Coordinate real estate closings, recordings, and filings like a pro
- Keep everyone in the loop with clear communication and follow-through
- Help wrap up post-closing binders and keep clients smiling
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
- Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits
- Respected, long-standing firm in a convenient, first-class, downtown location, and a firm culture that believes hard work and good humor go hand in hand
Job Requirements:
- Paralegal degree or certificate (preferred)
- 1+ years of commercial real estate experience (residential is a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Excellent benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Very generous 401(k) Plan, as well as company paid vacation, sick, and personal time off
If interested, please click below to upload your cover letter and resume.
Apply Here
MacDonald Illig is an Equal Opportunity Employer