Legal Administrative Assistant

Corporate & Securities legal administrative assistant

Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, is currently seeking a full-time legal administrative assistant to join its fast-paced Corporate & Securities practice in the Salt Lake City office.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and co-workers
• Drafting, formatting, and proofing documents
• Completing entity, tax, property and docket searches
• Filing of various corporate documents in multiple states
• Recording documents with County Recorder’s Offices
• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of closing binders
• Compiling costs at time of closing
• Entering details from attorney time records
• Coordinating monthly billing process
• Corresponding with clients
• Maintaining attorney and paralegal calendars
• Answering telephone calls
• Making travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursement reports
• Opening new client matters

Position requirements

• At least 5 years of legal secretary experience, preferably in a large law firm, supporting multiple attorneys. Transactional practice experience a plus
• General understanding of corporate filings
• Excellent grammar, typing, and proofreading skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and multiple cloud-based software programs
• High level of organization and time-management skills
• Must have a positive attitude and commitment to client service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
• Dedication to producing quality work and bringing assigned tasks and projects to completion
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Notary a plus, or willing to be one within 3 months of hire

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.