Litigation Legal Assistant

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced Salt Lake City practice.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare and format pleadings, handle client intake and conflict checks, and file documents with state and federal courts while safeguarding confidentiality.

This role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative culture, with opportunities to grow within a respected Utah law firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal) with a client-service mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion; resourceful and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, including document formatting.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet case demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to multiple litigation attorneys (up to six).
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft engagement letters and assist with audit responses.
• Process new client intake, including conflict checks and file setup.
• Manage attorney expense reports and time entries.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure timely follow-up on assignments.
• Support attorneys with project coordination and deadline tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Professional communication

Discretion / confidentiality

Independent and collaborative

Client-service mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant Position Description

Join a collaborative, high-performing legal team where your skills make a meaningful

impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support our litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, professional environment, with strong benefits and a positive workplace culture.

Position Summary

The Litigation Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals. This role requires excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to multiple litigation attorneys (up to six).
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft engagement letters and assist with audit responses.
• Process new client intake, including conflict checks and file setup.
• Manage attorney expense reports and time entries.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure timely follow-up on assignments.
• Support attorneys with project coordination and deadline tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal) with a client-service mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Resourceful, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), including document formatting.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet case demands.

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

We are proud to foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and opportunities for growth are encouraged.