Description
Hawley Troxell is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of litigation attorneys in our Idaho Falls office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Candidates should have prior exposure to a legal or professional office setting and bring strong attention to detail, along with the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and efficiency.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism when interacting with attorneys, clients, and third parties
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of state and federal e-filing systems and procedures
- Experience with electronic document management and file-sharing systems
- Understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant
- Familiarity with timekeeping, billing, and general administrative support processes
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new technology
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit conflict checks and open new client matters
- Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties at attorney direction
- Manage and organize case files
- Calendar and track court deadlines and litigation milestones
- Assist attorneys with time entry and billing support
- Prepare attorney reimbursements and office expense reports
- Provide general administrative and office support as needed
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience (DOE), including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing
- Paid time off
Skills Required
- Prior exposure to a legal or professional office setting
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize high-volume workload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism when interacting with attorneys, clients, and third parties
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of state and federal e-filing systems and procedures
- Experience with electronic document management and file-sharing systems
- Understanding of the litigation process and the role of a legal assistant
- Familiarity with timekeeping, billing, and general administrative support processes
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new technology
What We Do
Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP is a full‑service business law firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Founded in the 1960s with deep regional roots, the firm deploys 80+ attorneys across six offices in Idaho and the Inland Northwest, advising clients on corporate, M&A, real estate, employment, litigation, tax, governmental affairs and industry‑specific regulatory matters for local, regional and national businesses.
