Senior Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation & Transactions

Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP, a mid-size, multi-jurisdictional law firm in Phoenix, seeks two experienced Legal Assistants to support its attorneys in civil litigation, transactional law, bankruptcy creditors' rights and insurance defense.

Candidates must be able to e-file in state and federal courts, know the Rules of Civil Procedure, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in civil litigation, transactional law, bankruptcy creditors' rights, and insurance defense.
• Ability to e-file in state and federal courts and knowledge of Federal, State and Local Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organizational and secretarial skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys with administrative tasks.
• Prepare and manage documents and filings.
• Coordinate communications with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Civil litigation

Transactional law

Bankruptcy creditors' rights

Insurance defense

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Job description

Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP, a mid-size, multi-jurisdictional law firm in Phoenix, seeks two experienced Legal Assistants to support its attorneys in civil litigation, transactional law, bankruptcy creditors' rights and insurance defense.

Candidates must be able to e-file in state and federal courts, know the Rules of Civil Procedure, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.