Litigation Legal Assistant

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation time

Job summary

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is looking for a qualified Litigation Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to manage a diverse workload effectively.

This position offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a flexible work schedule. Successful candidates will display a proactive attitude and thrive under pressure while ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys preferred.
• Demonstrates professional manner and high level of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications.
• Takes initiative and pursues opportunities for improving efficiency.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for up to six litigation attorneys.
• Manage scheduling of attorney meetings, calendars, and travel.
• Communicate professionally with clients and court staff.
• Manage reimbursement of attorney expenses and draft documents.
• File legal pleadings in federal and state courts.
• Manage attorney time entry and maintain client files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Initiative

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

College education

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant Position Description

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Litigation Legal Assistant.

Summary

You will work directly with attorneys and paralegals in the litigation group and will be responsible for performing a number of legal assistant and related administrative duties. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail and who is self-motivated, quick-thinking, proactive, and who can multi-task.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for up to six litigation attorneys.
• Manage scheduling of attorney meetings, attorney calendars and travel arrangements.
• Professionally communicate with clients and court staff.
• Manage reimbursement of attorney expenses.
• Draft engagement letters and audit responses.
• Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File legal pleadings in federal and state courts.
• Process conflict checks and new client forms.
• Provide general administrative assistance such as maintaining client files and following through on projects.
• Manage attorney time entry.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and keep deadlines.
• Regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys preferred.
• Demonstrates professional manner, as well as high level of interpersonal skills to handle time-sensitive, confidential, and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment. Works calmly under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications, planning and organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and pursues opportunities for improving efficiency. Quick learner who can develop skills rapidly.
• Manages time effectively, exercises good judgment in setting priorities to complete tasks to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and ability to balance and maintain workload.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Additional Information

The ability to work the core business hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility for overtime, as required. Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute required. Please send your resume with a cover letter specifying salary requirements.

Benefits

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, and vacation/sick time. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the above-stated competencies and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and responsibilities listed herein represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.