Legal Assistant - Litigation

Holland & Hart LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

A law firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Legal Assistant - Litigation to provide advanced legal support. The successful candidate will manage document preparation, assist attorneys with filings, and maintain calendars. Ideal applicants will have a high school education and 4+ years of experience in a legal environment, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a hybrid schedule after the initial 90 days, balancing in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal assistant experience or two years training plus 2 years experience.
• Strong litigation skills and knowledge of court rules.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Manage the business intake process and prepare legal documents.
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars and related tasks.

Skills

Advanced legal assistant skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

E-filing experience

Knowledge of legal terminology

Education

High school education with 4+ years legal assistant experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Overview

In coordination with the Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group Legal Team, this position will provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, peers and other colleagues as needed and requested. Duties may vary based upon location and practice group.

Responsibilities

• Understands the specific needs and business of the practice group.
• Manages the business intake process - runs adversary searches, drafts screening memos and engagement letters and opens new files.
• Prepares, revises and formats legal documents and correspondence using various software applications and according to instructions; proofreads documents/correspondence for content, spelling, grammar, language usage and punctuation and puts into final form.
• May transcribe digital audio files to create written transcripts of recorded information.
• Prepares documents and applicable fees for electronic filing as needed and according to instructions. E-files documents with federal and state courts and other agencies.
• Manages incoming and outgoing telephone calls, mail (regular, certified, UPS, FedEx, etc.), hand deliveries and emails.
• Supports client activities and provides direct contact client assistance and support.
• Maintains and manages attorney/paralegal calendars - docket court deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, other meetings as requested.
• Assists as needed with in-office tasks/requests, projects, overflow work, administrative work and other duties as required to support and aid in the workloads of attorneys, paralegals, peers and other colleagues throughout the firm.
• Navigates workflow technology with a high level of skill and partners with central team for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Effectively manages workflow and priorities.
• Proactively supports the team and demonstrates a positive and collaborative approach to working with others.
• Serves as a resource to teammates.
• May manage logistics for internal and external meetings.
• May liaise with courts.

Competencies

• Communication - Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Customer/ Client Experience - Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.
• Job Knowledge & Technical Skill - Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.
• Organizing & Planning - Proactively takes actions, finds solutions, and displays skills to be efficient and productive.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification)

• High school education with 4+ years legal assistant experience or two years legal assistant training plus at least 2 years legal assistant experience.
• Advanced legal assistant skills, including accurate typing; working knowledge of personal computers; strong knowledge and skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation and proofreading skills; and advanced knowledge of legal terminology.
• Strong litigation and e-filing experience. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local court rules.
• Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty areas preferred (i.e., bankruptcy, real estate, construction, etc.).
• Knowledge of iManage, iCompli, Intapp, Intapp Time, Emburse (formerly Chrome River), and CompuLaw, or similar software preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of people inside and outside the firm.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle the work of several attorneys/paralegals.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills to handle a variety of responsibilities under general supervision.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Professional office atmosphere; exposure to computer screens. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Schedule

For the first 90 days of employment, this position will be in-office every day. After completion of 90 days, this position allows for a hybrid schedule, generally in-office 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week. Additional days in-office may be required depending on business need and the demands of specific tasks. The hybrid work structure may change at any time, including the number of in-office days requirement.

Compensation

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position\'s work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

Application Window

The application window is anticipated to close on or after Monday, January 26, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Benefits

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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