Legal Assistant – Trial

Location: Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $65,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

A professional legal services organization is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Trial department in a downtown Salt Lake City office. This hybrid position supports multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, provides excellent client service, and can manage multiple priorities.

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and serve as a liaison for clients.
• Open new client matters, including conducting conflicts checks and preparing engagement documentation.
• Manage and review attorney calendars to track deadlines, anticipate next steps, and ensure follow-up.
• Draft, format, proofread, redline, and edit correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs, and memoranda from dictation or drafts.
• File legal documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Enter and review attorney time entries for accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Assist with billing processes, including reviewing proformas and preparing invoices and client correspondence.
• Maintain and organize client files in both electronic and physical formats.
• Process incoming mail and electronic communications; prepare outgoing mail and packages.
• Process reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, conference room scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain continuing legal education (CLE) records for attorneys, including registrations and reporting.
• Delegate appropriate administrative tasks and provide high-level service to attorneys and clients.
• Perform additional administrative or legal support duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
  ; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of legal terminology and procedures related to trial practice.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative legal environment with opportunities for professional development. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are available for eligible employees.

Prince Perelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.