Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the firm in Phoenix, AZ.
This is an excellent position for those seeking to gain experience with an office of a national law firm.
The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with nearly 800 attorneys, across 40 offices in the United States and one in London.
Founded in 1978, we ranks among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and is included in the top 50 of The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
The Position Qualifications Must have at minimum 2 years’ experience in a law firm setting, paralegal certificate is a plus Familiarity with Arizona state court filing laws and requirements Knowledge of multiple jurisdictions procedures is a plus Working knowledge of legal documents Familiarity with Arizona litigation defense procedures Good typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries and Paralegal supporting a group of attorneys Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks Excellent organization, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills Highly dependable and able to work well in a team environment Responsibilities Document management and organization, including saving to the network, filing, indexing and drafting correspondence Calendaring and Scheduling Processing business and vendor expenses Create check requests Draft page/line deposition summaries Prepare subpoenas, and summarize complaint allegations Summarize medical records Conduct general online research using Lexis/Westlaw Communicate directly with clients Maintain paper filing and indexing for the office on all client matters Maintain reception, kitchen, and conference room areas Order and maintain office supplies Answer main office line in a professional manner and direct calls appropriately Why Should You Apply?
Excellent Benefits Generous PTO plan Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Corporate Discount Plans Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses our commitment to both our clients and you Please consider joining our team by applying online.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued.
Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.