Legal Assistant

Milligan Lawless, P.C.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Milligan Lawless, P.C. seeks a motivated Legal Assistant to support attorneys in various legal tasks. Ideal for candidates with an administrative background, the role involves document preparation, e-filing, and client interactions.

The position offers a professional environment for growth in the legal field. The firm values dependability, adaptability, and a willingness to learn, providing training opportunities in legal support.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years minimum experience in employment law or litigation preferred.
• Strong administrative background with attention to detail required.
• Must be dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with day-to-day administrative and legal support tasks.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal and administrative documents.
• E-file documents in various state and federal courts.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Technical skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe document editing

Job description

Milligan Lawless provides national, regional, and local clients with strategic advice and counseling in the areas of healthcare, business and corporate transactions, tax, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, employment relations, estate planning, and probate.

We provide specialized and efficient legal services in a boutique law firm environment through the complementary practice areas and collaboration of the firm’s attorneys.

Position Overview

Milligan Lawless is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a subset of attorneys within our established law firm. This position is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background, litigation exposure, employment law exposure or prior legal assistant experience who is looking to continue growing within a professional legal environment.

Candidates with 2-5 years minimum experience in employment law or litigation are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates with strong organizational, communication, and technical skills who are eager to learn and develop within the legal field.

Position Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with day-to-day administrative and legal support tasks
• Docketing and calendaring deadlines and appointments
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Handling new client inquiries and intake coordination
• Opening and closing client matters
• Preparing, editing, and formatting legal and administrative documents
• Supporting general office workflows and attorney organization
• Preparing documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests and responses, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and related filings
• E-filing in various state and federal courts, including trial and appellate courts
• Creating and maintaining electronic client files
• Preparing and processing correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents
• Maintaining client files utilizing the firm’s document management system
• Assisting with billing, travel coordination, and expense reimbursements
• Interacting effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and peers
• Performing additional administrative and legal support functions as needed

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe document editing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Prior legal assistant, litigation, or employment law experience is a plus, but not required

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, tech-comfortable, and willing to learn. The right candidate does not necessarily need extensive legal experience if they bring strong administrative abilities, professionalism, initiative, and a willingness to grow within the role.

Milligan Lawless is committed to supporting employee development and continued learning. For the right candidate, training opportunities related to legal support and practice development may be provided and covered by the firm.

This is a Monday through Friday position with standard hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role follows a 37.5-hour work week.

This position is primarily in-office to support collaboration, training, and workflow coordination. However, there may be potential for one work-from-home day once the candidate has developed a strong understanding of the role and workflow expectations.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Multiple medical plan options, including a firm-covered medical plan option and additional plans available with employee cost-sharing
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options with employer contributions
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within the legal field

Milligan Lawless offers a stable, collaborative environment where quality work and accountability are valued. Qualified candidates who are detail‑oriented, dependable, and committed to professional excellence are encouraged to apply.