Job Title: Legal Assistant with 5+ Years of Experience – Full-Time or Job Sharing Teammate Opportunity
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Biltmore Area) – Must reside in Greater Phoenix
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Job Sharing Teammate, approximately 25 Hours/Week Per Person)
About Us:
We are a boutique law firm specializing in litigation, employment law, business transactions, and more. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized legal services with a client-focused approach. Our team values collaboration, precision, and efficiency in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled, highly organized, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our expanding team. This position can be structured as:
One full-time role (40 hrs per week) for a single candidate, or
Two part-time roles as part of a job-share arrangement (approximately 25 hours/week per legal assistant).
Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the firm, whether working full-time or sharing responsibilities in a part-time capacity.
Responsibilities for Litigation Support:
• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and discovery documents.
File legal documents with the courts and manage e-filing systems.
Maintain case calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and court appearances.
• Responsibilities for Business Transactions Support:
Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
Manage entity formations, filings, and compliance records.
Organize closing binders and transaction documentation.
• Responsibilities for Employment Law Support:
Assist in drafting employee handbooks, policies, and agreements.
Prepare documentation for employment law disputes, including demand letters and responses.
Organize compliance materials and support workplace investigations.
• Administrative Tasks:
Coordinate schedules and meetings for attorneys and clients.
Maintain accurate and organized case files, both digital and physical.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and other external parties.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail. Handle Intake which includes talking with potential new clients, running conflict searches, opening new files.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.
• Familiarity with business transactions and corporate legal documentation.
• Experience with employment law matters, including workplace compliance and dispute resolution, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, including a job-share partner, if applicable.
Job Share Details (if applicable):
• Each teammate will work approximately 25 hours per week.
• Schedules will be determined collaboratively (e.g., alternating full days or a split-week arrangement).
• Regular coordination with the job-share teammate is required to maintain workflow continuity.
Why Join Us?
• Very competitive compensation and excellent benefits for FT employees.
• Flexible full-time or part-time work arrangements to support work-life balance and potential hybrid schedules.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
Please indicate in your application whether you are seeking a full-time position or a part-time job-share teammate opportunity. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are eager to contribute to our dynamic legal team! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our team.
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