Legal Assistant – Litigation

Davis Miles, PLLC, is one of the top-ranked law firms in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. We have built a highly innovative legal team driven by excellence, accountability, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 1-2 years experience in litigation law. The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter and must be able to multi-task and work independently. This is an in-office, full-time position, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

What you will do:

· Draft pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications and briefs

· Calendar and monitor court dates and manage client information

· Communicate and obtain information from clients

· Assist in trial preparation to include the preparation of trial notebooks

· Manage attorney’s calendar

· Manage and organize discovery

· Schedule consultations

· Ensure clients receive a positive experience

· Help other departments as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Knowledge of litigation procedures

· Knowledge of technical legal terms

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Strong work ethic and organizational skills with special attention to detail and ability to operate under pressure

· Able to leverage technology to work efficiently

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person