Litigation Legal Assistant- 3650309

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85020

Salary/Payrate: $55K-$65K

Work Environment: Hybrid, 3 days in office/2 remote

Term: Direct Hire

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Litigation Legal Assistant

Key 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.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s
degree preferred.
* 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; plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly
preferred.
* Multi-state legal experience, including California, is a plus.
* 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.