Litigation Assistant
Location: Tucson, AZ
Position Type: 100% Onsite, Direct Hire, Full-Time
Salary: Up to $70K per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.
LHH is working with a reputable law firm in seeking a highly skilled Litigation Assistant to join their legal team in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law firm operations and litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage administrative operations for the legal team
- Communicate effectively to ensure timely project completion
- Schedule appointments, handle calls, and coordinate travel
- Open new matters and ensure retention agreements and retainers are collected
- Review and file court documents and other official filings
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions
- Proofread documents for accuracy
- Track deadlines, key dates, and calendar appointments
- Maintain case lists and update status reports
- Perform additional tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years in a law firm setting
- At least 4 years in litigation
- Preferred experience in Labor & Employment (L&E) and/or Commercial Litigation
- Strong understanding of legal processes, terminology, and litigation procedures
- Familiarity with labor & employment litigation and contract disputes
- Knowledge of federal and state civil procedure rules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ProLaw, NetDocs, Worldox, Turbo Court, E-Discovery, and docketing systems
- Understanding of confidentiality and records management for documents