Legal Assistant (Phoenix AZ)

Jobs via Dice; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider based in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level position focused on reviewing legal documents and maintaining database records. Candidates should have strong comprehension and computer skills. This role starts on-site for 90 days with a possibility for hybrid work. Key attributes include attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately review legal documents.
• Ability to maintain master spreadsheets efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Search for required legal documents using computer-based systems.
• Update database fields based on information in legal documents.
• Maintain oversight of multiple tasks and outstanding items.

Skills

Understands court language/petitions

Reading comprehension

Computer skills/literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Description

• Utilizing a variety of computer‑based systems, search for required legal documents.
• Review and interpret language in legal documents to assure it meets statutory requirements.
• Accurately update fields in the database based on information found in legal documents. Enter names into the Child Abuse Central Registry following confirmation of due process.
• Close attention to detail to assure the documents that have been found are for the right people and right incident.
• Create, update and maintain large master spreadsheets using Excel. Be able to track multiple tasks and outstanding items for follow up until reached.
• Other admin duties.
• The first 90 days will be on site; once the 60‑day benchmark hits, there will be a discussion of going hybrid.

Required Skills

• Understands court language/petitions
• Reading comprehension
• Computer skills/literacy

Preferred Skills

• Documentation

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Software Development

Location: Phoenix, AZ

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