Legal Support Clerk

Snell & Wilmer Business Professional Openings•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, is currently seeking a fullâtime Legal Support Clerk to join our dynamic Salt Lake City office. In this role, you will support multiple Legal Administrative Assistants (LAAs) and various practice groups, gaining exposure to all aspects of legal administration and directly contributing to the firm’s ability to provide topâtier legal services. If you are a selfâstarter looking for a career with future advancement opportunities and have excellent organizational, proofing, and editing skills, as well as the ability to multiâtask and prioritize in a fastâpaced environment, we encourage you to apply. The hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Snell and Wilmer L.L.P., one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, is currently seeking a full-time legal support clerk to join its dynamic Salt Lake City office. This position will support various practice groups and provides exposure to all aspects of legal administration

Requirements

Strong grammar, writing, typing, and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat; comfort working with cloudâbased and document management software.
Excellent timeâmanagement skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to client service.
Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
High level of organization, followâthrough, and dedication to producing quality work and bringing assigned tasks and projects to completion.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, with a positive, canâdo attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (English, Communications, or related field preferred).
Previous experience in a legal support or professional office environment.
Familiarity with legal software, time and billing systems, and/or legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

Supporting multiple Legal Administrative Assistants with dayâtoâday responsibilities.
Performing administrative duties such as preparing check requests, reimbursements, time entry, and other duties as assigned.
Assisting with the billing process using accounting software.
Performing conflict checks, opening new client matters, and preparing/sending engagement letters.
Ensuring that all documents have been proofread, edited, and revised as necessary.
Electronically filing documents into the firm’s document management system in a timely and organized manner, strictly following firm protocols, naming conventions, and folder structure.
Updating and maintaining business development contacts.
Responding to numerous phone calls and emails in a professional manner.
Developing and maintaining smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys, and clients.
Assisting with opening and closing of new files.