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.