Legal Assistant (Litigation)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing law firm that is looking to hire a Legal Assistant. This is a full-time in-office position located in Phoenix, AZ. This position is salary depending on experience $65,000-$75,000 benefits include medical, dental, 401k, and more! No paralegal certificate required! Prior experience in the legal industry is required.

The Legal Assistant supports attorneys with administrative tasks and must have prior experience with litigation, e-filing, managing discovery, and preparing for trial motions. Must litigation experience and proficiency in Excel to qualify.

Responsibilities:

• Submit weekly time records and expense reports.

• Edit and proofreading correspondence, contracts, agreements, and other documents both in draft and in final form

• Ensure that files are kept current including classifying, arranging files, filing, and storing information in legal database.

• Organize and facilitate daily workflow to meet project deadlines.

• Efficiency with calendar management.

• Maintain e-mails and documents from attorneys and legal assistants

• Act as liaison for all departments and communicate with internal and external clients

• Clerical duties

• Special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of legal administrative support experience including Litigation

• Familiarity with general legal processes

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task

• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

If you meet the minimum requirements and interested in this position apply now!

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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