Legal Support Clerk

Ultipro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K / Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Vacation time

Personal time

Sick time

Job summary

Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix is seeking a dedicated Legal Support Clerk to join our team. The role involves preparing check requests, time entry, assisting with billing, conflict checks, opening new client matters, proofreading documents, and maintaining electronic files in accordance with firm protocols. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., in the office. Strong editing, time management, and communication skills are essential; familiarity with Microsoft Office and legal

Qualifications

• Excellent proofing and editing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Collaborative team player with professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties such as preparing check requests, time entry, reimbursements requests, and others
• Assists with the billing process using accounting software
• Performs conflict checks, opens new client matters, and sends out engagement letters
• Ensures that all documents have been proofread, edited, and revised as necessary
• Electronically files documents into the firm’s document management system in a timely and organized manner
• Updates and maintains business development contacts
• Responds to numerous phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Develops and maintains smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys, and clients
• Assists with opening and closing of new files
• Prepare binders and exhibits, assembling mailings, and complete printing projects accurately and efficiently

Skills

Excellent written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Phoenix office
1 E Washington St
Suite 2700
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Description

For Applicants Residing in California: Snell & Wilmer takes the privacy of the personal information that we collect from you during the employment application process seriously. In compliance with California’s Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”), we are providing you with our Privacy Notice for California Residents and our general Privacy Policy. As required by the CCPA, our notice describes the categories of personal information we collect (or may collect) from you as well as our use and disclosure of that personal information. Please review this Notice and our Privacy Policy. By providing your personal information to as part of the recruitment or application process, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by Snell & Wilmer consistent with this Notice.By clicking “consent” or “I accept”, you acknowledge that you read and agree to Snell and Wilmer L.L.P.:Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents located at https://www.swlaw.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Put your legal and organizational skills to work at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States. We are currently seeking a dedicated, self-motivatedLegalSupport Clerkto join our dynamic team in our Phoenixoffice.

The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m . in the office .

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs administrative duties such as preparing check requests, time entry, reimbursements requests, and others
• Assists with the billing process using accounting software
• Performs conflict checks, opens new client matters, and sends out engagement letters
• Ensures that all documents have been proofread, edited, and revised as necessary
• Electronically files documents into the firm’s document management system in a timely and organized manner, strictly following the firm's protocols, naming conventions, and folder structure
• Updates and maintains business development contacts
• Responds to numerous phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Develops and maintains smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys, and clients
• Assists with opening and closing of new files
• Prepare binders and exhibits, assembling mailings, and complete printing projects accurately and efficiently

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a legal support role is a plus
• Excellent proofing and editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal software
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a team
• Understanding and strict adherence to the firm's protocols, naming conventions, and folder structure
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging .

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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