Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site — No Remote or Hybrid Option
Compensation: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Experience Level: Mid-Level | 3+ Years of Litigation Legal Assistant Experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA, FSA, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
Job Summary
An established Salt Lake City law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in litigation, excellent organizational skills, and hands-on experience with state and federal court filing procedures.
The successful candidate will be comfortable preparing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, tracking litigation deadlines, and coordinating electronic court filings. The ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate attorney needs, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate work in a fast-paced legal environment is essential.
This is a full-time, 100% on-site position in Salt Lake City, Utah. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available. The firm offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
- Draft, proofread, edit, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and submit electronic court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines.
- Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, court appearances, meetings, and other case-related appointments.
- Monitor litigation deadlines, maintain case schedules, and coordinate timely completion of assignments.
- Organize and maintain electronic client files, case documents, and records within the firm's document management system.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
- Assist with attorney time entry, billing records, invoices, and expense tracking.
- Prepare correspondence, transcribe dictation, coordinate travel arrangements, and provide general administrative support.
- Handle confidential client information and legal matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Anticipate attorney needs, resolve administrative issues, and help maintain efficient litigation workflows.
- Adapt to changing priorities while ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts.
- Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing multiple cases and deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, electronic filing systems, and deadline management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Excellent proofreading, document formatting, typing, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, competing deadlines, and changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate attorney needs.
- High level of accuracy, initiative, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with family law litigation.
- Experience with legal document management systems and electronic filing platforms.
- Experience with attorney billing, time entry, and litigation calendaring.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation, depending on experience (DOE).
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO).
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join an established legal team where your litigation support experience, organizational skills, and attention to detail will make a meaningful contribution. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys in a professional, collaborative environment while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Work Environment
This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires 100% on-site attendance, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be comfortable working in the office full-time. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.
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.
