Litigation Legal Assistant - Detail-Driven Support

MMM LEGAL GROUP

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team of legal professionals. The role supports attorneys and paralegals with document preparation, complex drafting, timekeeping, calendar management, file maintenance, and liaison duties with Accounting, IT and other departments to ensure client service excellence.

Strong candidates will have 3+ years of legal admin experience, proficiency with MS Office 365, DMS/iManage Desksite,

Qualifications

3+ years of legal administrative support experience preferred.
Experience with mid-to-large sized law firms processes and systems.
Strong written and oral communication.
Proficient in MS Office 365, DMS/iManage Desksite, Aderant, LMS+, Workshare, Adobe.

Responsibilities

Edit and proofread correspondence, contracts, and other complex documents.
Prepare, submit, and maintain weekly time records.
Set up, maintain, and ensure that files are kept current including classifying, arranging files, filing, and storing information.
Monitor, prioritize, organize, and facilitate daily workflow to meet project deadlines; includes scheduling meetings, calendar management, and processing expense reimbursements.
Maintain emails and documents on Document Management System (DMS) as determined by attorney and paralegal.
Act as liaison for attorneys and all office service departments, including Accounting, Business Development, IT, and Docketing & Records.