Legal Assistant

Better Talent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401K with employer contributions

3 weeks PTO per year

Paid holidays (10–12)

Employer paid life insurance

HSAs or similar accounts

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Employee recognition programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Better Talent in Phoenix seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team and ensure smooth case management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a self-starter, and capable of proactive day-to-day support while coordinating with attorneys, clients, and courts.

The role emphasizes calendar management, court filings in Arizona, and preparation of pleadings and correspondence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, including significant litigation
• Experience supporting commercial, business, or civil litigation
• Excellent desk management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys, active matters, and competing deadlines
• Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills
• Experience coordinating and filing documents in Arizona state and federal courts
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing, and service
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong responsiveness, follow-through, and sense of ownership

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a busy litigation team
• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates
• Coordinate, prepare, and file court filings in Arizona state and federal courts, including electronic filing and service
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related matters
• Assist with discovery, document productions, deposition preparation, and trial and arbitration preparation
• Maintain organized electronic case files and litigation materials
• Communicate professionally and responsively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other professionals
• Monitor assignments and deadlines and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion
• Anticipate attorney and case needs and provide proactive day-to-day support
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal support team

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Litigation support

Desk management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal technology

Job description

We are an established boutique law firm located in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor, providing sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals. Our practice is primarily focused on commercial and business litigation, with additional civil and probate litigation matters.

We offer a professional, collaborative work environment where experienced team members are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities and play an important role in supporting our attorneys and clients. The firm offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a hybrid work schedule with two work-from-home days per week following training and successful onboarding.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with excellent desk management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs and keep matters moving.

This position requires someone who can confidently manage a busy litigation desk, prioritize competing deadlines, take ownership of assignments, and follow matters through to completion without requiring constant direction or follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a busy litigation team

Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates

Coordinate, prepare, and file court filings in Arizona state and federal courts, including electronic filing and service

Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents

Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related matters

Assist with discovery, document productions, deposition preparation, and trial and arbitration preparation

Maintain organized electronic case files and litigation materials

Communicate professionally and responsively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other professionals

Monitor assignments and deadlines and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion

Anticipate attorney and case needs and provide proactive day-to-day support

Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal support team

Required Qualifications

5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, including significant litigation experience

Strong experience supporting commercial, business, or civil litigation matters

Excellent desk management, organizational, and prioritization skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, active matters, and competing deadlines

Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills

Experience coordinating and filing documents in Arizona state and federal courts

Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing, and service requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong responsiveness, follow-through, and sense of ownership

Ability to anticipate needs and work independently without constant direction

Ability to remain organized and effective in a busy, deadline-driven environment

Professional, dependable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

$65,000 - $80,000

Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO per year and paid sick time

Annual paid holidays 10-12 per year

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401K with employer contributions

Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, etc.

Employer paid long term and short term disability insurance

Wellness programs

Employee recognition programs

Workplace perks such as recreation activities, stocked break room, and flexible work schedules