Legal Assistant

Job Description

Kirton McConkie, a large Salt Lake City based law firm, has an exciting employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant in their Salt Lake office. The ideal candidate will have a positive "can-do" attitude to meet the needs of high-level clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents;


• Manage correspondence between attorney and clients;


• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files;


• Oversight of individual client preferences, client accounts, and requests;


• Maintain attorney calendar;


• Provide proactive and advanced legal support; and


• Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint;


• Knowledge of court requirements and procedures


• Experience with the Federal and State Courts' electronic filing system


• Ability to meet required deadlines, multi-task, prioritize, organize, and work calmly under pressure;


• High attention to detail, be proactive, and self-motivated;


• Ability to both follow instructions, and to think and work independently;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;


• Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation is highly competitive and the firm offers an excellent employee benefits package. Pay commensurate with experience/education. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.