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Legal Assistant - Litigation
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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.
$75,035 / year median in Alaska
+3% projected growth
Job Description
WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER.
General Purpose:
In coordination with the Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Group Legal Team, provides legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, peers and other colleagues as needed and requested. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients. Duties may vary based upon office location and practice group.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Understands the specific needs and business of the practice group. Manages the business intake process- runs adversary searches, drafts screening memos and engagement letters and opens new files.
- docket court deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, other meetings as requested.
Competencies:
Communication- Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications. Customer/ Client Experience
- Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm. Job Knowledge & Technical Skill
- Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work. Organizing & Planning
- Proactively takes actions, finds solutions, and displays skills to be efficient and productive.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:
Professional office atmosphere; exposure to computer screens. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional extended hours to complete high demand work and occasional travel to other offices as needed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.Schedule:
For the first 90 days of employment, this position will be in-office every day. After completion of 90 days, this position may allow for a hybrid schedule. The specific schedule will be confirmed during the initial interview as the office location will determine if the role allows for a hybrid schedule.Compensation:
Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. The Colorado and Nevada pay range is $30.50 to $50.84 per hour. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.Application Window:
The application window is anticipated to close on or after Monday, September 21, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.Benefits:
Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k- retirement plan with a company match.