Legal Assistant

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farhang & Medcoff, PLLC in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This role provides day-to-day administrative support to attorneys while managing deadlines, filings, documents, calendars, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, an Associate Degree or equivalent, and a strong knowledge of legal procedures and document preparation. Proficiency with MS Office and docketing tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of legal processes, terminology, document preparation, and filing procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state civil procedure rules.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• ProLaw, NetDocs, Worldox, Turbo Court, E-Discovery, and docketing familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations for assigned attorneys and legal teams.
• Prepare, proofread, file, mail court documents and pleadings.
• Track deadlines, dates, calendars, and case statuses.
• Open new matters and manage retention agreements and retainers.
• Schedule appointments, answer calls, prepare correspondence, and coordinate travel.
• Maintain case lists, charts, records, and electronic/paper documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Support the legal team with additional administrative needs as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deadline management

Document preparation

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

ProLaw

NetDocs

Worldox

TurboCourt

E-Discovery

Docketing

Microsoft Office

Job description

LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION

Location: Tucson, AZ

Salary: $55,000-$65,000/year, negotiable based on experience and education

Experience: 5+ years as a Litigation Legal Assistant

Education: Associate Degree or equivalent work experience

Position Overview

Farhang & Medcoff, PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Tucson team. This position provides day-to-day administrative support to assigned attorneys while helping manage case deadlines, filings, documents, calendars, and client communications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage administrative operations for assigned attorneys and legal teams
• Prepare, proofread, organize, file, and mail court documents and pleadings
• Track deadlines, key dates, calendars, appointments, and case statuses
• Open new matters and ensure Retention Agreements and retainers are collected
• Schedule appointments, answer calls, prepare correspondence, and coordinate travel
• Maintain case lists, charts, records, and electronic/paper documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Support the legal team with additional administrative needs as required

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant
• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of legal processes, terminology, document preparation, and filing procedures
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state rules of civil procedure and filing requirements
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• ProLaw, NetDocs, Worldox, Turbo Court, E-Discovery, and docketing familiarity preferred

WHY JOIN?

• Join an established legal team in Tucson
• Work directly with attorneys on active litigation matters
• Utilize and expand your litigation support experience
• Take ownership of important case administration, deadlines, and filings

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