Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere is a medium-sized law firm located in the metro Salt Lake City area. We specialize in providing legal services to sophisticated clients in transactional, litigation, and tax matters across the Wasatch Front.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and generous paid time off.

Job Summary:
We seek a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our Litigation Group and assist in various legal tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to a combination of several attorneys, which may include partners and associates.
• Manage calendars, including scheduling, docketing, arranging remote or in-person meetings, depositions, and/or court hearings, booking meeting rooms, and sending invitations and reminders when needed.
• Ensure supporting materials for meetings and events are prepared accurately and provided in a timely manner.
• Arrange couriers and deliveries, ensuring time-sensitive material is received on time.
• Assist timekeepers with time entries for tracking attorneys’ and paralegals’ billable hours.
• Accurately review, proofread, and assist with any materials, including documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms, and other items ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collect client approvals and e-signatures using DocuSign
• Produce documents, including creating, revising, and editing documents and finalizing format and style in compliance with appropriate requirements.
• Responsible for E-filing and submission of court documents.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Legal administrative experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• General knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedure (preferred)
• E-filing and docketing experience (preferred)
• Proficient in State and Federal electronic court filings, including e-filing, docketing, and deadlines (preferred)

May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.

The required office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (some overtime may be required).

Key attributes:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines
• Proficient with scheduling meetings and managing calendars
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Proactive and anticipatory – can put themselves in the shoes of the executive

To learn more about our company, please visit www.btjd.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person