Legal Assistant
Company Overview
We are an established boutique law firm located in Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor, providing sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals. Our practice is primarily focused on commercial and business litigation, with additional civil and probate litigation matters.
We offer a professional, collaborative work environment where experienced team members are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities and play an important role in supporting our attorneys and clients. The firm offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a hybrid work schedule with two work-from-home days per week following training and successful onboarding.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with excellent desk management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs and keep matters moving.
This position requires someone who can confidently manage a busy litigation desk, prioritize competing deadlines, take ownership of assignments, and follow matters through to completion without requiring constant direction or follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a busy litigation team
Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates
Coordinate, prepare, and file court filings in Arizona state and federal courts, including electronic filing and service
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related matters
Assist with discovery, document productions, deposition preparation, and trial and arbitration preparation
Maintain organized electronic case files and litigation materials
Communicate professionally and responsively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other professionals
Monitor assignments and deadlines and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion
Anticipate attorney and case needs and provide proactive day-to-day support
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal support team
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, including significant litigation experience
Strong experience supporting commercial, business, or civil litigation matters
Excellent desk management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple attorneys, active matters, and competing deadlines
Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills
Experience coordinating and filing documents in Arizona state and federal courts
Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing, and service requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong responsiveness, follow-through, and sense of ownership
Ability to anticipate needs and work independently without constant direction
Ability to remain organized and effective in a busy, deadline-driven environment
Professional, dependable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology
Compensation, Benefits & Schedule
Annual Salary
$65,000 - $80,000
Benefits
Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO per year and paid sick time
Annual paid holidays 10-12 per year
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
401K with employer contributions
Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, etc.
Employer paid long term and short term disability insurance
Wellness programs
Employee recognition programs
Workplace perks such as recreation activities, stocked break room, and flexible work schedules
Weekly team luncheon
Gym memberships or discounts
Schedule
Hybrid Schedule, Full-time, M-F 9-5