Legal Administrative Assistant

Bowman-and-Brooke-LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Profit Sharing

Holidays

Well-being Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Casual Atmosphere

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) to support our litigation team. You will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to deliver exceptional client service and help keep complex cases on track.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal experience, civil litigation knowledge, and strong organizational and computer skills. This role requires the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain firm policy while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience required.
• Civil Litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of California rules and procedures preferred.
• Demonstrated employment stability.

Responsibilities

• As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will work alongside attorneys and paralegals to ensure our clients receive best-in-class service.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• File documents in state and federal courts.
• Calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
• Maintain case files and support firm administrative needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Overtime capable

Heavy computer use

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLPis a national product liability law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000thtrial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

We are actively searching for an experiencedLegal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary)to join our team in ourPhoenix, Arizona office. Our legal administrative assistants play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Your confidence and communication skills will help you develop strong professional relationships with our team.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will work alongside attorneys and paralegals to ensure our clients receive best-in-class service.

Skills:

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• File documents in state and federal courts
• Prepare binders for attorneys and judges
• Create and save documents and emails to iManage (document management system) in accordance with firm policy
• Experience with obtaining documents from online court directories
• Schedule meetings and other calendar commitments
• Calendaring legal due dates in CompuLaw
• Make travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Process client disbursements and AP invoices
• Organize and maintain case files
• Supporting overall Bowman and Brooke administrative needs by assisting team members where needed

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Ability to work overtime when the need arises
• Heavy computer use

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of legal experiencerequired
• Civil Litigation experiencerequired
• Knowledge of California rules and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated employment stability

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer