Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation

Location: Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ) – Initially 5 days in office, then 2–3 days in office

Schedule: 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM PST (flexibility/overtime as needed)

Compensation: $34–$36 per hour, based on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced legal team during Pacific Time business hours. This role involves task tracking, document support, deadline management, and ongoing coordination with attorneys and paralegals to ensure litigation workflows remain on schedule and compliant with firm standards.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Phoenix, AZ, ideal for someone who thrives in a structured yet dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities: Task & Workflow Support

• Track and follow up on assigned litigation tasks to ensure timely completion
• Monitor legal support workloads and adjust priorities as needed
• Maintain daily communication with attorneys and support staff regarding task status and deadlines
• Coordinate with teams to ensure that tasks are accurately delegated and completed within scope
  
  

Document & Case Support

• Assist with document preparation, editing, formatting, and e-filing
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents in accordance with firm protocols
• Support new matter intake, calendaring, and legal hold processes
• Conduct basic records review and compile supporting materials for pleadings or motions
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a point of contact for task updates and progress reporting
• Ensure smooth collaboration between attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams
• Escalate delays or potential bottlenecks before they affect deadlines
• Coordinate across time zones when needed to support distributed teams
  
  

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all documents meet formatting, procedural, and confidentiality standards
• Review outgoing filings and correspondence for accuracy
• Follow internal best practices for task tracking, version control, and documentation
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5–8 years of experience in litigation support or as a legal assistant
• Strong skills in document revision, docketing, and e-filing
• Solid understanding of legal procedures, terminology, and litigation document workflows
• Experience supporting attorneys in high-volume caseloads and deadline-driven environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with Bighand, legal task management systems, or workflow tracking tools a plus
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and proactive communication style
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.