Legal Assistant

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling bankruptcy matters. The role requires strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

The candidate will prepare petitions and filings, coordinate schedules and meetings, and assist with billing and case expenses. This position is based in Phoenix and involves daily client and court interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize bankruptcy petitions, motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
• File legal documents electronically and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, trustees, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with billing, time entry, new matter intake, and case-related expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Job description

We are seeking an organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling bankruptcy matters. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize bankruptcy petitions, motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
• File legal documents electronically and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, trustees, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with billing, time entry, new matter intake, and case-related expenses.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively.