Legal Support Assistant

Fennemore Craig; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual merit increases

Monthly bonus program

401k with match & profit sharing

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Fennemore Craig in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Legal Support Assistant for our Resource Center. This on-site, entry-level role supports multiple practice groups with day-to-day administrative tasks, helping attorneys and staff deliver reliable client service.

You will join a collaborative team, demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail, and take on varied duties as part of a busy law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training in legal subjects and a minimum of one year law office experience or equivalent education.
• High School diploma and thoroughness/accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer operations and software in a legal setting, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to build constructive, cooperative, and professional relationships with others, including clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares indexes, labels, and notebooks/binders.
• Files and retrieves documents via the firm’s document management system.
• Handles routine reproduction and scanning projects.
• Works on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Assists paralegals with gathering and assembling materials for hearings and trials.
• Overtime may be required during high workload periods; schedule flexibility accordingly.
• Adheres to departmental and firm goals and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal training

Law office experience

High School diploma

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma

Formal legal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Support Assistant- Phoenix

Salary: $47,000-$52,000/yr

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Increases
• On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
• Workplace Flexibility Options
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage + Employer Premium Contribution
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development

Why Fennemore

Recognized by Law.com as the fastest-growing law firm in the United States, Fennemore combines a 140-year legacy of excellence with a forward-thinking, people-first culture. We are not your traditional law firm, and that's by design. With more than 20 offices nationwide, we're redefining what a modern law firm can be through innovation, collaboration, and intentional growth.

Our culture is built on empowering our people to succeed. We encourage creativity, embrace new ideas, and foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. Industry recognition for employee retention, workplace culture, and job satisfaction reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in our people.

Fennemore is proud to cultivate a strong sense of community, promote work-life balance, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented professionals can build rewarding, long-term careers.

Fennemore has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Legal Support Assistant to join our Resource Center in our Phoenix, Arizona office. In this on-site, entry-level role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting various practice groups and departments across the firm with day-to-day administrative and operational needs. Using your strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness, you’ll help keep work efficiently while providing reliable and accurate support to attorneys, legal professionals, and team members. You’ll bring a proactive, self-motivated approach to your work, along with the flexibility and willingness to learn needed to take on a variety of responsibilities and contribute to the firm’s commitment to excellent client service.

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Support Specialist, you will:

• Prepares indexes, labels, and notebooks/binders;
• Files and retrieves electronic and/or physical documents via the firm’s document management system and/or records department;
• Handles routine reproduction and scanning projects;
• Works on multiple projects while remaining organized and meeting deadlines;
• Assists paralegals and legal administrative assistants with gathering and assembling materials in preparation for hearings, depositions and trials;
• Overtime may be required during periods of high workload, flexibility in daily work schedule is required;
• Adheres to departmental/Firm goals and policies; and
• Other duties as assigned.

As part of our commitment to collaboration and excellence, this role requires flexibility in daily work schedules during periods of high workload, adhering to departmental and Firm goals and policies, and performing other duties as assigned to support the success of the department and organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Formal training in legal subjects and a minimum of one (1) year law office experience or equivalent education required;
• High School diploma; 
  Possess a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy;
• Knowledge of computer operations and software programs typically used in a legal setting, including Microsoft Office programs; and
• Develop constructive, cooperative, and professional working relationships with others, including clients, maintaining them over time.

Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, to apply for our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that fosters diversity in personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here, even if not a perfect match, please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.

Salary: $47,000-$52,000/yr