Legal Assistant (Phoenix AZ)

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Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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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