Litigation Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)

The Practice Support Team Specialist (Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Essential job duties include:

• Workflow coordination and delegation for assigned attorneys.
• Accurate preparation, revision, and proofreading of legal documents.
• Calendar management and meeting/travel arrangements.
• Client billing, matter budgeting, and financial tracking.
• New client/matter intake and conflict checks.
• Mail processing (incoming/outgoing, attachments, messenger services).
• General administrative support (contacts, CLE/membership tracking).
• Team collaboration and workflow management using team software.
• Proficiency in Commercial Litigation support (e-filing, pleadings, document edits).
• Use of office equipment and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Confidentiality and professionalism under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Practice Support Team Specialist successfully manages multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. They work in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team. They communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. They demonstrate executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Commercial Litigation is required.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. 
• Previous transcription experience preferred.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• Phoenix, AZ: $61,000 - $90,000

The above salary does not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.