Legal Assistant

uhaul; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plan

Onsite medical clinic

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking a highly organized legal assistant to join its Legal Department in Phoenix, on-site at 20 E Thomas Rd. The position provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in products, commercial and corporate law practice areas.

Qualifications include strong verbal and written communication, proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, Outlook, and experience with Teams, Legal Tracker and OneDrive is a plus. At least 1 year in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Outlook.
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced team.
• Experience with Teams, Legal Tracker and OneDrive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule video, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Prepare correspondence and manage calendars.
• Communicate with internal departments and outside parties.
• Scan, copy, file and maintain records.
• Enter, compile, review, and disseminate data for reports.
• Provide status updates on projects and deadlines.
• Conduct internet searches and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat DC

Outlook

Teams

Legal Tracker

OneDrive

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat DC

Outlook

Teams

Legal Tracker

OneDrive

Job description

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

Location:
20 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 United States of America

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance). Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

This position is fully onsite in Phoenix, Arizona.

U-Haul International, Inc. seeks a highly motivated and organized legal assistant to join its Legal Department. The candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support for attorneys and paralegals working in the products, commercial and corporate law practice areas.

Responsibilities:

• This position includes scheduling video, phone, and in-person meetings; preparing correspondence; communicating with internal departments and outside parties; scanning, copying, and filing; maintaining attorneys' and paralegals' calendars; answering phones; preparing basic documents from templates; creating travel itineraries and expense reports; entering, compiling, reviewing, and disseminating data for report purposes; following up with internal and outside attorneys and other professionals on outstanding items and impending deadlines; providing status updates on projects; conducting internet searches; and other job duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication, excellent organizational skills, and be proficient with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Outlook.
• Experience with Teams, Legal Tracker and OneDrive is a plus.
• Candidates must also be detail-oriented, possess excellent grammar and spelling skills, and be able to multi-task and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.
• Successful candidates will be confident self-starters who can work independently, but will also be comfortable seeking guidance and communicating hurdles as appropriate.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience within a legal or law firm setting is a plus, but not mandatory.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent; and higher.

U-Haul Offers:

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• WeightWatchers®
• CVS Virtual Care
• U‑Haul Kids Program
• 24‑Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on‑the‑job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U‑Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• U‑Haul Federal Credit Union
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. ("U-Haul"), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.