Legal Secretary

Scion Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hourly non-exempt

Hybrid flexibility

Professional team

Job summary

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a confidential search for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a law firm in the Phoenix area. This full-time role offers an hourly salary range of $30–$40 with overtime eligibility and hybrid flexibility after onboarding.

The ideal candidate will manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings, draft and finalize legal documents, and maintain organized case files with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience or equivalent
• Experience managing attorney calendars and deadlines
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and e-filing
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal software
• Excellent organization and prioritization abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and deposits
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings and motions
• Coordinate state and federal court filings and e-filings
• Monitor matters and follow up on deadlines and scheduling
• Maintain organized case files and support document management
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and court staff

Skills

Litigation calendaring

Court filings

Document preparation

Time-management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal technology

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a confidential search for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary on behalf of an established law firm in the Phoenix area. This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive hourly compensation, overtime eligibility, and hybrid flexibility following an initial training period.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support within a busy legal practice. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal support professional who is confident managing attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court filings, legal documents, and competing priorities with a high degree of independence.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on litigation experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to proactively manage deadlines and workflow in a fast‑paced law firm environment.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation of $30–$40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hourly, non‑exempt position with overtime eligibility
• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility following successful onboarding and training
• Collaborative team with an emphasis on professionalism, accuracy, and work‑life flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court dates, depositions, meetings, and other time‑sensitive matters
• Prepare, format, proofread, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Coordinate state and federal court filings and e‑filings while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and deadlines
• Monitor active matters and proactively follow up regarding deadlines, assignments, filings, and scheduling needs
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and assist with document and records management
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties while providing comprehensive day‑to‑day administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary, litigation legal assistant, or comparable law firm support experience
• Strong, hands‑on experience with litigation calendaring, deadline management, court filings, and legal document preparation
• Working knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and e‑filing requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office and legal technology skills, with the ability to quickly learn firm‑specific systems
• Exceptional organizational, proofreading, communication, and time‑management skills with the ability to independently manage competing deadlines and priorities

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is an hourly, non‑exempt position offering $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for overtime. The firm also offers the opportunity for hybrid flexibility following successful completion of the initial training and onboarding period. Additional benefits and details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.