Legal Support Specialist – Arizona Litigation

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ seeks a seasoned Litigation Support professional to prepare, format, and proofread complex legal documents for state and federal filings. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely filing, and coordination of service of process within Arizona courts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation support experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with document management systems, ensuring compliance with court rules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm environment with AZ state and federal filings.
• Strong command of legal formatting, proofreading, and document production standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document management and time entry systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and court filings.
• File and serve documents in Arizona courts, including state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.
• Create and manage tables of contents, tables of authorities, and document comparisons using specialized software.
• Draft routine legal documents, including proposed orders, subpoenas, summonses, and civil cover sheets.
• Coordinate service of process and support case progression from filing through resolution.
• Perform high-volume transcription, revisions, and document cleanup with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Track and enter billable time
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and the Legal Support Hub
• Adjust daily work schedules during periods of high workload and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal document formatting

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Prioritization under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Document Management Software

Job description

• Prepare, format, and proofread complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and court filings
• File and serve documents in Arizona courts, including state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines
• Create and manage tables of contents, tables of authorities, and document comparisons using specialized software
• Draft routine legal documents, including proposed orders, subpoenas, summonses, and civil cover sheets
• Coordinate service of process and support case progression from filing through resolution
• Perform high-volume transcription, revisions, and document cleanup with a strong focus on accuracy
• Track and enter billable time
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and the Legal Support Hub
• Adjust daily work schedules during periods of high workload and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation in a law firm environment with Arizona state and federal filings
• Strong command of legal formatting, proofreading, and document production standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with document management and time entry systems
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing and proofreading complex legal documents, ensuring compliance with Arizona state and federal court requirements. Proficient in managing document production and time entry systems while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 5+ Years Litigation Support Experience
• Legal Document Formatting
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Document Management Systems
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Document Preparation
• Proofreading
• Transcription
• Document Cleanup
• Billable Time Tracking

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Proactive Team Approach
• Ability to Manage Competing Priorities

Industry Keywords

• Arizona Courts
• Federal Filings
• Service of Process
• Litigation Support
• Court Filings

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Document Management Software