Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation (Lehi Office)
Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. a well-established law firm, located in Lehi, Utah, is seeking a full-time experienced litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This position will provide legal and administrative support to Litigation lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file court documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings
- Responsible for document preparation including pleadings, editing, file maintenance and, client billing
- Preparation of correspondence and responses for mailing, faxing, courier, FEDEX, including the certificate of mailing, copy and filing of documents as per client instructions and/or protocol
- Manage and maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic files
- Enter and review timekeepers entries and assist in the preparation of billing ensuring timely submission of invoices
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients in person and by phone
- Process expense reimbursements
- Handle confidential and sensitive firm and client information with discretion
- Handle administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information
- Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position
Experience & Qualifications
- 5-7 years of Litigation experience in a mid to large sized law firm
- Proficient in legal and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, filing, time entry, billing, expenses, telephone contact, and calendar maintenance
- Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures
- Possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently, and multi-task a must. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent client service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required. Knowledge of ShoreTel, iManage, is a plus.
- Must have a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs are essential
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and professional correspondence
- Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and manage incoming and outgoing requests efficiently
- Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere and to enjoy the benefits and resources of a global law firm. We offer an outstanding work environment including competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.
Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
