State of Utah · 7 hours ago
Legal Assistant - Litigation - Torts
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelThe State of Utah's Office of the Attorney General is seeking a motivated and meticulous Legal Assistant for their Litigation Division. The role involves supporting attorneys by performing legal secretarial and administrative duties, including preparing legal documents, scheduling trial calendars, and organizing data related to litigation.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Type and prepare reports or other written materials from source documents, transcription, etc
Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc
Edit written material for accuracy, format, and arrangement of material
File documents with courts and assist in trial preparation
Maintain calendars; schedule and coordinate appointments
Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials
Receive calls and/or greet visitors, take and relay messages, respond to requests for information; provide information or direct caller/visitor to appropriate individual
Maintain and/or create files or record keeping systems. Sort, label, file and retrieve documents, or other materials
Support and back up other Division secretaries
Cross-train staff on areas of expertise
Qualification
Required
attention to detail
strong coordination and organizational skills
work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
punctual, professional, reliable
legal processes and procedures, including filing procedures in federal and state court
legal terminology
applicable laws, regulations, and/or policies and procedures
court/hearing, rules, records, procedures, and protocol
computer word processing, spreadsheet, document formatting, case management, and other automated software programs
adapt to new software programs, packages, and protocols
proper formats for a variety of legal documents
review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness
enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form
record messages from verbal information received by telephone conversation or personal contact
arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details
establish, organize and/or maintain files
assemble, sort, and/or distribute documents, supplies, and/or materials/items
find, gather, and organize information or data in a clear and concise manner
work efficiently and competently under deadlines
occasionally work past standard business hours
prioritize tasks and balance workload
speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
follow written and/or oral instructions
communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
work independently and proactively; works in groups as part of a team
identify creative solutions to problems; communicate ideas to coworkers
principles, practices and procedures of an office environment
Company
State of Utah
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