Legal Assistant - Litigation & Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

A Utah-based law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in litigation and family law to support our busy and sophisticated practice.

Position Overview:

• This role is ideal for a legal assistant with significant litigation and family law experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with attorneys on complex cases, manage key deadlines, and provide critical support throughout the litigation process.
• Experience with filing in Utah and California courts is a must for this role.
• Strong attention to detail and effective case management are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for family law, business divorce, and probate matters.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Manage court filings (state and local), calendaring, and deadline tracking.
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Assist with discovery preparation, document management, and exhibit organization.
• Maintain case files and ensure accuracy and compliance with court procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years as a Legal Assistant focused on family law litigation.
• Experience in high-net-worth family law, business divorce, or probate litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Utah court procedures and litigation timelines
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and adapt to shifting priorities with confidence
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused communication style
• Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office
• Collaborative team player who values a positive work environment.
• Willing to explore relocation with the appropriate candidate.

A full-service law firm with strong values that focus on balance, integrity, and respect. Our culture, shaped by our founding partners, emphasizes community, family, and mutual respect. We support our staff with flexibility, treating them as professionals, monthly lunches, summer parties with raffles, holiday events, happy hours, trivia, and more. We are looking for someone who works hard and enjoys being part of a team.

Company Description

A full-service law firm with strong values that focus on balance, integrity, and respect. Our culture, shaped by our founding partners, emphasizes community, family, and mutual respect. We support our staff with flexibility, treating them as professionals, monthly lunches, summer parties with raffles, holiday events, happy hours, trivia, and more. We are looking for someone who works hard and enjoys being part of a team.