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Legal Assistant - Corporate Practice Group
Salt Lake City, UT

Summary:

The Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to join their Corporate Practice Group. This full-time position is based in Salt Lake City, UT and offers a hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members as needed.
- Manage the business intake process, including conducting adversary searches, drafting screening memos and engagement letters, and opening new files.
- Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Transcribe digital audio files to create written transcripts.
- File documents electronically with federal and state courts and agencies.
- Manage incoming and outgoing communication, including phone calls, mail, hand deliveries, and emails.
- Maintain and manage attorney and paralegal calendars, including docketing court deadlines and scheduling meetings.
- Proactively support the team and demonstrate a positive and collaborative approach to working with others.
- Serve as a resource to teammates and assist with in-office tasks and projects as needed.
- Liaise with courts and manage logistics for internal and external meetings.

Qualifications:

- High school education with 4 years of legal assistant experience or 2 years of legal assistant training plus 2 years of experience.
- Advanced legal assistant skills, including accurate typing, working knowledge of personal computers, and proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong knowledge of iManage, iCompli, Intapp, Chrome River, Expert Time, and CompuLaw, or similar software.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move weights of at least 10 pounds.
- Ability to use repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements while working on a computer.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
- Ability to understand the speech of others.

Work Environment:

- Professional office atmosphere with exposure to computer screens.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Occasional off-hour meetings and events may be required.

Schedule:

- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with the potential for additional in-office days as needed.

Salary Information:

- Salary will be determined based on a candidate's education, training, experience, and the position's location and market value.
- A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Benefits:

- Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on their date of hire.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
- Voluntary income protection benefits, such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance, are also available.
- 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
- Educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and volunteer opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation may also be available.
- Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Holland & Hart is committed to promoting work/life balance and offers a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay.

Join the Corporate Practice Group at Holland & Hart and be part of a dynamic and collaborative team while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Apply now!






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