Legal Assistant

GPAC - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Premier Law firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and is looking for a Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3+ years of recent experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for editing and finalizing various legal documents, letters, and reports, as well as manually managing calendars using Outlook. The role also involves handling filings with both state and federal courts, including electronic filings, and performing general administrative tasks such as phone correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and the efficient management of attorneys' schedules. The Legal Assistant will need to efficiently juggle multiple cases and support several attorneys, excelling both as an independent worker and as a team player. The firm values outstanding communication abilities, a highly organized nature, and the capacity to adeptly handle multiple tasks concurrently, even under pressure. The candidate should be open to constructive feedback and able to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering results. A demonstrated teamwork orientation, proficiency in technology, and a quick, efficient work style, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, are essential. The firm is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Editing and finalizing various legal documents, letters, and reports.
• Manually managing calendars (utilizing Outlook).
• Handling filings with both state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
• Performing general administrative tasks encompassing phone correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and the efficient management of attorneys' schedules.
• Efficiently juggling multiple cases and supporting several attorneys.
• Excelling both as an independent worker and as a team player.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably in family law.
• Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing experience.
• Adept knowledge of calendaring, encompassing state and federal court regulations, dates, and procedures, sans reliance on calendaring software.
• Proficiency in using various technical tools, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• History of crafting diverse legal documents such as motions (e.g., MSJs), discovery materials, pleadings, and judicial council forms.
• Outstanding communication abilities, coupled with a highly organized nature.
• Capacity to adeptly handle multiple tasks concurrently, even under pressure.
• Openness to constructive feedback and adeptness at working independently with minimal supervision while delivering results.
• Demonstrated teamwork orientation.
• Proficiency in technology and a quick, efficient work style, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaboration skills, contributing to a shared mission with colleagues.
• A proactive attitude, including a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to the role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
• Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision insurance coverage along with a 401k plan.
• Dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and talented group of professionals.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm.