Legal Assistant

Addison Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is hiring a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in Phoenix, AZ to support four attorneys in business litigation. This temp-to-hire role requires strong organization, deadline management, and handling confidential information.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of litigation support, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Full-time, with medical/dental/vision and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused legal environment.
• Strong understanding of legal administrative procedures, court filings, and litigation support.
• Exceptional discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to conduct basic online research, including reviewing court dockets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF document management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court-related deadlines, meetings, and scheduling needs.
• Prepare, organize, proofread, and maintain legal documents and case materials.
• Assist with conflict-of-interest checks and preparation of client retention documentation.
• Handle incoming calls and relay information to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, correspondence, and legal records.
• Create and maintain case indexes, file materials, labels, and trial notebooks.
• Monitor and maintain attorney continuing legal education (CLE) records.
• Coordinate electronic court filings with state and federal courts.
• Conduct basic online research, including reviewing court docket information.
• Collaborate with other departments to help coordinate projects and meet deadlines.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to multiple attorneys.

Skills

5+ years experience

Litigation experience

Legal procedures

Discretion with confidential info

Online research

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF

Organizational skills

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PDF document management

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location (city, state): Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually upon conversion to permanent

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused legal environment
• Strong understanding of legal administrative procedures, court filings, and litigation support
• Exceptional discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to conduct basic online research, including reviewing court dockets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF document management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of four attorneys specializing in business litigation. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for an experienced legal administrative professional who is comfortable managing deadlines, coordinating legal documents, supporting attorneys, and handling confidential information.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities.

Industry: Legal / Business Litigation

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

About Our Client:

Our client is an established legal organization specializing in business litigation. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with attorneys and legal professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while providing critical administrative support throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage attorney calendars, court-related deadlines, meetings, and scheduling needs
• Prepare, organize, proofread, and maintain legal documents and case materials
• Assist with conflict-of-interest checks and preparation of client retention documentation
• Handle incoming calls and relay information to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, correspondence, and legal records
• Create and maintain case indexes, file materials, labels, and trial notebooks
• Monitor and maintain attorney continuing legal education (CLE) records
• Coordinate electronic court filings with state and federal courts
• Conduct basic online research, including reviewing court docket information
• Collaborate with other departments to help coordinate projects and meet deadlines
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to multiple attorneys
• $80,000-$90,000 annual salary upon conversion
• Opportunity to support experienced business litigation attorneys
• Full-time professional work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility

This position is ideal for a litigation legal administrative professional who enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment and can effectively balance competing priorities. Strong attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to anticipate administrative needs are important for success in this role.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.