Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location (city, state): Scottsdale, AZ

Compensation: Contract/Contract-to-Hire: $33 - $38/hour | Direct Hire: $70,000 - $80,000 annually (DOE)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of legal experience within a law firm environment; candidates with stronger experience may be considered.
• Background supporting litigation matters, including experience with legal documents, pleadings, court filings, and case-related deadlines.
• Experience managing attorney calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling legal correspondence.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and ability to discuss prior litigation support experience.
• Experience working with legal technology platforms such as Law Toolbox or similar docketing systems, NetDocuments or comparable document management systems, and Centerbase or similar software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associate degree or college coursework preferred; equivalent legal experience will also be considered.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and internal materials.

Job Description:

Addison Group is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant on behalf of our client, a growing legal organization seeking a highly organized professional to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role is ideal for someone with law firm experience who enjoys managing multiple priorities, supporting attorneys directly, and contributing to a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will assist with litigation-related administrative functions, maintain accurate records, coordinate deadlines, and provide day-to-day support to legal professionals. This position offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of legal responsibilities while working within a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Industry: Legal / Litigation

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Fully onsite position (100% in office)

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established legal firm focused on complex litigation matters. The organization provides a collaborative and professional environment where team members have the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and gain broad exposure across multiple areas of litigation support.

The firm values teamwork, flexibility, and a positive workplace culture. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of their responsibilities while working alongside a team that prioritizes quality work and strong client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams in a litigation-focused environment.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain litigation documents, pleadings, correspondence, and case files.
• Assist with court filings and tracking legal deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and scheduling needs.
• Maintain organized electronic files and assist with document management processes.
• Communicate professionally with clients, legal vendors, and internal team members.
• Support basic settlement-related administrative tasks, including assisting with fee calculations and distribution processes after training.
• Prioritize daily workload, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a busy legal setting.

Perks:

• Opportunity to work closely with attorneys and gain valuable litigation experience.
• Collaborative team environment with a supportive workplace culture.
• Exposure to a variety of legal responsibilities and practice areas.
• Smaller firm environment with more direct involvement and ownership of work.
• Supportive team structure with manageable attorney support responsibilities.
• Yearly merit increase eligibility after the first full year of employment.

Additional Details:

• Contract opportunity with potential conversion to a permanent role.
• Reporting directly to attorneys and legal leadership.
• Ideal candidate is proactive, organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a full workload.
• Must be comfortable learning new processes and assisting with additional administrative responsibilities as needed.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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