Legal Administrative Assistant -Litigation

Fennemore

$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant in litigation
  • Strong ethical standards in managing sensitive information
  • Basic online research skills including searching court dockets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and .pdf document management
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Manage heavy calendaring, docketing, and scheduling
  • Compile, review, proof, and prepare legal documents
  • Coordinate conflict checks and assist with retention letters
  • Answer phone calls and relay messages to legal team
  • File and organize legal documents under attorney guidance
  • Prepare indexes, file backers, and trial/case notebooks
  • Track attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
  • Submit court filings, including e-filing with state and federal courts

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual merit increases
  • On-the-spot monthly bonus program
  • Flexible work options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit-sharing
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
  • Employer-paid group term life insurance
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee wellness program and assistance program
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation, Phoenix, AZ - HYBRID

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Increases
  • On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
  • Workplace Flexibility Options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
  • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage + Employer Premium Contribution
  • Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for professional development


Position Overview

Fennemore is seeking a full-timeLitigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Phoenix office. This is a valuable opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to high-level litigation matters in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment. In this role, the Legal Administrative Assistant will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to provide comprehensive administrative support throughout the litigation lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing complex calendaring, tracking court deadlines, and preparing, filing, and organizing legal documents. The work performed in this position plays an integral role in supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal team.

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to a supportive, client-focused team culture.

What You'll Do

As a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant, your responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities:
  • Heavy calendaring, docketing, and scheduling.
  • Document compilation, review, proofing, and preparation.
  • Coordinates conflict checks and assists with retention letters.
  • Answers telephone calls and transmits messages to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
  • Files and organizes legal documents and correspondence under the general direction of paralegals and attorneys.
  • Prepares indexes, file backers, labels, and trial/case notebooks.
  • Tracks attorney CLE.
  • Submits court filings, including e-filing with state and federal courts.
  • Coordinates the completion of projects with other firm departments as needed.


As part of our commitment to collaboration and excellence, this role requires flexibility in daily work schedules during periods of high workload, adhering to departmental and Firm goals and policies, and performing other duties as assigned to support the success of the department and organization. In addition, employees are expected to learn and effectively use necessary technical skills related to firm-approved technology, including AI products and AI-enabled tools, to perform work efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm policies.

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience in litigation.
  • Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality and the ability to carefully handle and protect sensitive information.
  • Ability to perform basic online research, including searching court dockets;
  • Proficiency in the common collection of Microsoft Office software, including Word (e.g., headers/footers, TOA's and TOC's), Excel, PowerPoint, and in creating, editing, and manipulating .pdf documents.
  • Adaptability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects to completion on a deadline.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.


PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING TODAY

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.

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Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

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