Legal Secretary / Litigation Assistant – Civil Litigation

Legal Secretary / Litigation Assistant – Civil Litigation

Salt Lake City, UT On-site | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

$60,000–$75,000+ per year, depending on experience

An established solo attorney practice in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Litigation Assistant to provide direct support in a busy civil litigation practice.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys a traditional law office environment, takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where they can become a trusted member of the practice.

IMPORTANT – STRONG TRANSCRIPTION SKILLS REQUIRED

Hands-on attorney dictation and transcription experience is an essential requirement for this position.

The successful candidate must be able to listen to attorney dictation and audio recordings and accurately transcribe, edit, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.

Traditional attorney dictation/transcription experience is preferred. Experience with Dragon, Whispr Flow, or similar AI-assisted transcription programs is welcome.

AI tools alone do not replace the required transcription skills. Candidates must have the ability to independently understand attorney dictation, accurately recognize legal terminology, and produce polished, professional work.

Please be prepared to describe your hands-on transcription experience, including how frequently you performed attorney dictation/transcription in previous positions.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe attorney dictation and audio recordings accurately and efficiently.

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, legal documents, and other materials.

• Prepare and electronically file documents with Utah state and federal courts.

• Track court deadlines, hearings, filing deadlines, and important case dates.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.

• Assist with litigation preparation, including documents, exhibits, and case materials.

• Provide direct day-to-day support to the attorney.

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Provide general legal administrative and office support as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Litigation Assistant .

• Previous experience supporting civil litigation matters .

• Strong hands-on attorney dictation and transcription skills – required.

• Ability to accurately transcribe attorney audio and dictation.

• Strong legal document formatting and proofreading skills.

• Experience with state and federal court e-filing.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PDF software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently.

• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a solo attorney or small law firm.

• Experience in a traditional law firm environment.

• Several years of legal secretarial or litigation support experience.

• Familiarity with legal terminology and civil litigation procedures.

• Experience with legal practice-management and e-filing systems.

• Experience with Dragon, Whispr Flow, or similar transcription technology.

Why Join This Practice?

This is an opportunity to join an established, close-knit solo attorney practice where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.

The attorney is looking for someone dependable and experienced who takes ownership of their responsibilities, produces high-quality work, and wants to build a long-term professional relationship within the practice.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary or Litigation Assistant with strong civil litigation experience and hands-on attorney transcription skills, we encourage you to apply.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

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