Legal Assistant

We are looking for an organized Legal Assistant to support a high-volume civil litigation practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract-to-hire opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and provide dependable support to attorneys handling a range of litigation matters. The role offers the chance to contribute to both plaintiff and defense casework in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.

• Maintain attorney calendars by coordinating hearings, meetings, filing dates, and other case-related milestones.

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of civil litigation matters, including document organization, case tracking, and file maintenance.

• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and supporting materials for attorney review.

• Monitor court deadlines and filing requirements to help keep matters progressing on schedule.

• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and internal staff regarding scheduling, filings, and case updates.

• Organize electronic and physical case records so information remains accurate, accessible, and up to date.

Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years of experience supporting legal work in a civil litigation setting.

• Hands-on experience with electronic filing and court submission procedures.

• Working knowledge of civil litigation processes, terminology, and document handling requirements.

• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines and priorities.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a legal environment.

Compensation

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