Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Civil Litigation | Established Law Practice

Salt Lake City, UT | On-Site

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

$60,000–$75,000+ Depending on Experience

An established law practice in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Litigation Assistant to support a busy civil litigation practice.

The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable working independently while providing direct support to the attorney.

Attorney Dictation & Transcription – Required

Strong, hands-on transcription experience is essential for this position.

The successful candidate must be able to accurately transcribe attorney dictation and audio recordings, prepare legal documents from that material, and recognize legal terminology and errors.

Traditional attorney dictation/transcription experience is preferred. Experience with Dragon, Whispr Flow, or similar AI-assisted transcription tools is welcome.

AI tools alone do not replace the required transcription skills. Candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience with attorney dictation and transcription.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe attorney dictation and audio recordings.

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.

• Prepare and electronically file documents with Utah state and federal courts.

• Track court deadlines, hearings, and important case dates.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.

• Assist with litigation preparation, including hearings, depositions, mediations, exhibits, and case materials.

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the attorney.

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Litigation Assistant .

• Hands-on experience supporting civil litigation matters .

• Strong attorney dictation and transcription skills – required.

• Ability to accurately transcribe attorney audio and produce polished legal documents.

• Experience with traditional transcription and/or transcription software such as Dragon, Whispr Flow, or similar programs.

• Experience with Utah state and federal court e-filing systems.

• Strong Microsoft Word and legal document formatting skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PDF software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organization, proofreading, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Why consider this opportunity?

Join an established practice where your experience and attention to detail will make a direct impact. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, works well independently, and enjoys supporting an attorney in an active civil litigation practice.

If you have civil litigation experience and strong hands-on attorney dictation/transcription skills , we’d love to hear from you.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.