Position Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, briefs, corporate governance records, estate plans and correspondence.
- File legal documents with Arizona courts and government agencies, ensuring compliance with local rules and deadlines.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, hearings, and depositions.
- Maintain and organize client files, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to record-keeping policies.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, witnesses, and other legal professionals.
- Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense reporting as required by the firm or organization.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, including service of legal documents.
- Support attorneys in trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Monitor and track case deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a legal assistant or similar role (law firm experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software (e.g., iManage and Coyote).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Arizona-specific legal processes, such as e-filing and local court rules.
- Experience supporting litigation, real estate, or other practice areas relevant to Arizona law.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology.
- Notary Public certification (optional but advantageous).
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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