Litigation Legal Assistant- 3650309

AMS Staffing • Phoenix, AZ

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a well-regarded Phoenix law firm, is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of progressive experience as an Arizona legal secretary or litigation legal assistant.
• Experience with State and Federal electronic court filing systems required.
• Knowledge of Arizona and Federal court rules and procedures required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, standard office equipment, document management, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, typing, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, multitask, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
• Strong client-service mindset and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Professional, reliable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly preferred
• Multi-state legal experience, including California, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, proofread, and file correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic and physical files, including client and court records.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Perform State and Federal electronic court filings and maintain accurate docket information.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with case management, research, document preparation, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of active matters, case status, deadlines, and upcoming projects.
• Prepare expense reports, reimbursement requests, billing materials, and settlement documentation.
• Assist with new client and new matter intake and administrative processes.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries and support attorneys and team members as needed.
• Handle confidential, complex, and time-sensitive information with discretion.
• Provide backup assistance and perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED