What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Arnold & Itkin LLP?
Arnold & Itkin LLP (“AI”) is seeking self-motivated and detail-oriented legal assistants to work in its Lehi, Utah office supporting its national trial teams on high-profile cases across the United States. AI is one of the top trial law firms in the country with offices in Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Lehi, Utah. AI has set records across the country with verdicts and settlements in nearly every state. Please visit www.arnolditkin.com to learn more about AI.
Essential Job Duties:
- Finalize and file briefs in various state and federal courts.
- Maintain calendar deadlines and appointments for dozens of cases.
- Schedule and notice depositions.
- Process documents and maintain organized digital files for dozens of cases.
- Prepare and file notices of appearance and applications for pro hac vice admission.
- Other projects assigned by attorneys or management.
- Occasional travel (about one week every six months).
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or paralegal certificate (preferred).
- 2 years’ experience at a civil law firm (preferred).
- Familiarity with federal and state court practices and procedures.
- Excellent oral, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Mastery of the English language (verbal and written) including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to work independently and as a team, effectively and efficiently without significant supervision.
- Ability to track, prioritize, and complete multiple concurrent assignments with precision and on time.
- Thrive on obtaining favorable results in a fast-paced and challenging law firm environment.
- Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, including attendance guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
- Willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate caseload demands.
- Touch-type at least 55 words per minute.
- Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice. SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
Monetary compensation based on experience. Generous benefits package includes: firm-paid health insurance; 401k plan; flexible paid vacation; casual work environment; ski passes, and more.
If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.
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