On-Site Litigation Legal Assistant (3+ yrs)

PrincePerelson and Associates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

PrincePerelson & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys. You will draft, file, and manage pleadings and court filings, coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, and travel, and maintain meticulous client records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, strong organization, and hands-on electronic filing knowledge for state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing systems, and deadline management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent proofreading, document formatting, typing, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate attorney needs.
• High level of accuracy, initiative, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Draft, proofread, edit, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and submit electronic court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, court appearances, meetings, and other case-related appointments.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, maintain case schedules, and coordinate timely completion of assignments.
• Organize and maintain electronic client files, case documents, and records within the firm’s document management system.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing records, invoices, and expense tracking.
• Prepare correspondence, transcribe dictation, coordinate travel arrangements, and provide general administrative support.
• Handle confidential client information and legal matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Anticipate attorney needs, resolve administrative issues, and help maintain efficient litigation workflows.
• Adapt to changing priorities while ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Court filings

Document drafting

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PrincePerelson & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys. You will draft, file, and manage pleadings and court filings, coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, and travel, and maintain meticulous client records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience, strong organization, and hands-on electronic filing knowledge for state and federal courts.