Legal Assistant

Better Talent
  • Phoenix, Arizona
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Company Overview

    We are an established boutique law firm located in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor, providing sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals. Our practice is primarily focused on commercial and business litigation, with additional civil and probate litigation matters.

    We offer a professional, collaborative work environment where experienced team members are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities and play an important role in supporting our attorneys and clients. The firm offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a hybrid work schedule with two work-from-home days per week following training and successful onboarding.

    Position Summary

    We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with excellent desk management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs and keep matters moving.

    This position requires someone who can confidently manage a busy litigation desk, prioritize competing deadlines, take ownership of assignments, and follow matters through to completion without requiring constant direction or follow-up.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a busy litigation team

    • Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates

    • Coordinate, prepare, and file court filings in Arizona state and federal courts, including electronic filing and service

    • Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents

    • Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related matters

    • Assist with discovery, document productions, deposition preparation, and trial and arbitration preparation

    • Maintain organized electronic case files and litigation materials

    • Communicate professionally and responsively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other professionals

    • Monitor assignments and deadlines and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion

    • Anticipate attorney and case needs and provide proactive day-to-day support

    • Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal support team

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, including significant litigation experience

    • Strong experience supporting commercial, business, or civil litigation matters

    • Excellent desk management, organizational, and prioritization skills

    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, active matters, and competing deadlines

    • Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills

    • Experience coordinating and filing documents in Arizona state and federal courts

    • Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing, and service requirements

    • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Strong responsiveness, follow-through, and sense of ownership

    • Ability to anticipate needs and work independently without constant direction

    • Ability to remain organized and effective in a busy, deadline-driven environment

    • Professional, dependable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology

    Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

    Annual Salary

    $65,000 - $80,000

    Benefits

    • Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO per year and paid sick time

    • Annual paid holidays 10-12 per year

    • Health, Dental and Vision insurance

    • Employer paid life insurance

    • 401K with employer contributions

    • Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, etc.

    • Employer paid long term and short term disability insurance

    • Wellness programs

    • Employee recognition programs

    • Workplace perks such as recreation activities, stocked break room, and flexible work schedules

    • Weekly team luncheon

    • Gym memberships or discounts

    Schedule

    • Hybrid Schedule, Full-time, M-F 9-5

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, Arizona

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
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    • Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
    • Internet/Online Serviceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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