Litigation Legal Assistant

PrincePerelson & Associates • Salt Lake City, UT • 1h ago

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of state and federal court procedures, excellent document preparation skills, and experience supporting legal billing and docket management. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting important deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Enter attorney time accurately, including transcribing dictated time entries, proofreading, and applying appropriate task codes in accordance with firm policies.

Assist with the monthly billing process, including distributing and reviewing proformas, making necessary edits, and sending client invoices and related correspondence.

Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and other legal materials.

Prepare documents from dictated, handwritten, @typed, and electronic drafts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation.

Manage attorney calendars and docket schedules, tracking important court dates, deadlines, and filing requirements.

Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure deadlines are met and case-related responsibilities are handled efficiently.

Prepare and submit filings through applicable federal and state court filing systems.

Provide general legal and administrative support while maintaining a high level of client service and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

At least 4 years of related legal experience; law firm experience strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and procedures.

Experience with federal and state court electronic filing systems.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Proficiency with Kofax Power PDF.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Excellent customer service and client relations skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and strict deadlines.

Sound judgment and the ability to navigate challenging situations and resolve conflicts professionally.

Follow up on assignments and outstanding matters to ensure timely completion.

Coordinate scheduling with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

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