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Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$65,368 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients Proficiency with processing edits and red-lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and hearing exhibits Handle incoming and outgoing mail Assisting attorneys with trial and hearing preparation Liaising with court officials, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed Keep documentation and corresponding deadlines organized and identified by calendaring Provide litigation support, including preparation of pleading materials and case management Additional duties as assignedQualifications:
Be accurate, detail-oriented, with strong attention to detail Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality Previous experience as a legal assistant preferred Working knowledge of the Navajo Nation court system preferred Must be willing to travel as neededWhat We Offer:
At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We're committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Employees of Drummond Woodsum enjoy an active firm culture with opportunities to participate in internal committees, firm gatherings, and community volunteer activities.Our Benefits Include:
Medical insurance: Choose from two plans, including an HSA-eligible option Flexible Spending Account options, including dependent care Dental and vision insurance Group life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and eligible dependents Firm-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid family and medical leave coverage Traditional and Roth 401(k) options, with annual profit-sharing contributions 12 weeks of paid parental leave 11 paid holidays Paid Time Off Professional Development Opportunities Paid volunteer opportunities during the firm's annual community volunteer week For consideration, please click apply. We look forward to hearing from you.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development