Legal Assistant - Litigation

Ray Quinney & Nebeker•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ray Quinney & Nebeker is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and clients in its Salt Lake City, Utah office. This full-time, in-office role provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support in a fast-paced, collaborative law firm environment. The successful candidate will have a strong litigation background, communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and produce accurate, high-quality work. The position supports litigation case management, legal document preparation, state and federal court filings, calendar and deadline tracking, client file management, billing support, and general administrative tasks. The firm offers competitive compensation, an outstanding benefits package, and a professional, collaborative environment with opportunities to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
At least 2 years of experience preparing and processing electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing multiple cases and deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and state and federal electronic filing systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Excellent document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and typing skills.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized in a fast-paced legal environment.
Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and clients.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, attorney work styles, and evolving office needs.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to anticipate needs, and reliable follow-through on assignments.
Ability to quickly learn and effectively use firm-specific software and technology.
Commitment to professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with family law litigation.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and help manage cases and deadlines.
Prepare, draft, proofread, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.
Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts in compliance with applicable rules, procedures, and deadlines.
Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including meetings, depositions, hearings, court appearances, and other case-related activities.
Monitor and assist with tracking court deadlines and litigation schedules.
Organize, maintain, and manage electronic client files and legal documents in the firm's document management system.
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in litigation matters.
Assist attorneys with time entry, billing records, and invoice-related matters.
Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative logistics as needed.
Transcribe dictation and prepare correspondence and other documents.
Perform general administrative duties, including answering telephone calls, managing correspondence, scanning, copying, and organizing documents.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and firm matters.
Perform other duties as assigned to support attorneys and the litigation team.