Legal Assistant - Litigation

Ray Quinney & Nebeker; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

FSAs

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with matching and profit‑share

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Ray Quinney & Nebeker, a leading Utah law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our Salt Lake City office. You will support attorneys, manage case deadlines, and prepare a wide range of pleadings and correspondence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with state and federal filing procedures, and a proven ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing and processing electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring efficient management of cases and deadlines.
• Prepare, draft, proofread, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, court appearances, and other case-related activities.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Court filings

Microsoft Word

Attorney support

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ray Quinney & Nebeker, one of Utah's largest and most respected full-service law firms, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, excellent organizational and communication skills, and demonstrated proficiency with state and federal court filing procedures. We are looking for a dependable, proactive professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work.

This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a generous 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions, paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), and more.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of cases and deadlines.
• Prepare, draft, proofread, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, court appearances, and other case-related activities.
• Monitor and assist with tracking court deadlines and litigation schedules.
• Organize, maintain, and manage electronic client files and legal documents within the firm's document management system.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in litigation matters.
• Assist attorneys with time entry, billing records, and invoice-related matters.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative logistics as needed.
• Transcribe dictation and prepare correspondence and other documents.
• Perform general administrative duties, including answering telephone calls, managing correspondence, scanning, copying, and organizing documents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and firm matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support attorneys and the litigation team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and state and federal electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and typing skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and clients.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, attorney work styles, and evolving office needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize firm-specific software and technology.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with family law litigation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing and processing electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing multiple cases and deadlines.

Why Join Ray Quinney & Nebeker?

At RQN, we recognize that our success depends on the talent, dedication, and professionalism of our people. Our legal assistants play an essential role in delivering exceptional service to our clients and supporting the work of our attorneys. We offer a professional, collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Utah's most established and respected law firms.