Legal Assistant

Waterstone Human Capital USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Collaborative environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

A well-respected boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Salt Lake City with a strong focus on family law and litigation. The role includes providing comprehensive litigation support, managing deadlines, and drafting various legal documents. Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of Utah court procedures. This firm values collaboration and offers a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, focusing on litigation family law.
• Experience supporting high-wealth family law cases or probate litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Utah court procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused communication style.
• Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support for family law and probate matters.
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage court filings, calendaring, and deadline tracking.
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Assist with discovery preparation, document management, and exhibit organization.
• Maintain case files and ensure accuracy and compliance with court procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Client communication

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-respected boutique law firm in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support a busy and sophisticated family law practice. The firm handles high-net-worth family law matters, business divorces, and probate litigation, offering meaningful and complex work in a collaborative environment.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a seasoned legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced litigation setting and has a strong background in family law. You will work closely with attorneys on complex cases, manage critical deadlines, and serve as a key support partner throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for family law, business divorce, and probate matters
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage court filings (state and local), calendaring, and deadline tracking
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• Assist with discovery preparation, document management, and exhibit organization
• Maintain case files and ensure accuracy and compliance with court procedures
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with a strong focus on litigation family law
• Experience supporting high-wealth family law cases, business divorces, and/or probate litigation
• Strong knowledge of Utah court procedures and litigation timelines
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and shifting priorities with confidence
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused communication style
• Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office

Why This Opportunity

• Work on complex, high-level family law and probate matters
• Join a small, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing practice