Legal Assistant - Litigation

Ray Quinney & Nebeker of Salt Lake City, UT, one of the largest and most reputable full-service law firms in Utah, is looking to hire a full-time Legal Assistant for its Litigation group.


This Litigation Legal Assistant position enhances the effectiveness of our litigation attorneys by performing a variety of duties such as drafting and formatting letters, briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; managing calendars for meetings, depositions; making travel arrangements; and being familiar with court process and procedures while filing court documents through State and Federal electronic filing systems.


This Litigation Legal Assistant position earns a competitive salary and is eligible for excellent benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, dental insurance, HSA , medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing , life insurance, paid holidays , generous paid time off (PTO) , and more. If this sounds like the right Legal Assistant opportunity for you, apply today!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Process State and Federal electronic court filings
• Complete administrative duties such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls
• Coordinate and manage calendars for meetings, depositions, court hearings and travel arrangements
• Drafting and/or formatting legal briefs, pleadings and correspondence
• Electronically manage and maintain files containing legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Communicating with clients, courts and outside counsel
• Assist with and maintaining time, billing records and invoicing issues
• Outstanding communication skills with clients, staff, court administrators and judges
• Transcribing dictations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in State and Federal electronic court filings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to keep and maintain confidential information regarding clients and firm issues
• An ability to quickly grasp firm specific software
• Manage calendars for meetings, depositions, and/or court hearings
• Proficient typist
• Ability to be adaptable to various office situations
• Familiarity with family law would be a plus

Qualifications

• 3+ years' working experience as a litigation legal assistant
• 2+ year experience processing State and Federal electronic court filings
• Two-year degree or equivalent work experience