Office manager / Legal assistant

Job Overview
Small, respected litigation law firm in Salt Lake City seeking a replacement for departing office manager/legal assistant. The job is multifaceted and challenging (usually in a good way). While experience working in the legal industry may be a plus, it might not depending on the nature of the prior experience, thus, it is not required. What is required is that the applicant be smart, energetic, ambitious, and understand that a person needs to take pride in the quality of their work. It could be a perfect job for a very bright and ambitious recent or soon-to-be college grad, for example.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, including ordering and maintaining office supplies, managing technology, onboarding new employees and maintaining compliance with regulations, communicating with and managing relationships with vendors, coordinating events and other administrative tasks.
• Provide legal administrative support, including drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems; ensure accurate data entry and filing.
• Assist attorneys with case management by tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court requirements.
• Support client communication through professional phone etiquette, scheduling interviews or consultations, and managing correspondence efficiently.
• Perform clerical tasks such as data entry, transcription, proofreading, and managing incoming/outgoing mail to uphold high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with professional phone etiquette; ability to interview clients or witnesses when needed.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person