Jackson White P.C. is a 23 attorney AV-rated law firm in downtown Mesa, Arizona. We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to work in our foreclosure and real estate litigation department. 3-5 years of prior commercial litigation experience preferred. Qualified applicants will excel at the job duties listed below. Work hours are M-F 8-5. Jackson White offers a full suite of benefits including paid-time-off, health and dental insurance, 401(k), etc. Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to the email link in this listing or send by fax to 480-467-4211. To find out more about Jackson White, please visit our web site at http://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com.

Job Duties and desired skills:

• Ability to draft routine motions (motions for alternative service, motions to continue, motions to set)
• Ability to draft disclosure statements and bate stamp documents
• Competence in drafting form pleadings (HotDocs or similar document automation a plus)
• Ability to research personal information for service of process
• Ability to manage assignments and deadlines, and give advance notice if unable to complete as expected
• Exceptional case file and docket management skills
• Fine eye for organization and detail
• Familiarity with public state and county websites (assessors, recorders, corporation commission, ROC)
• Knowledge of court filing procedures including e-filing in state and federal courts
• Superb proofing, editing and reviewing skills
• Courteous and professional demeanor with excellent client interaction and communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel (Westlaw experience a plus)
• Exceptional typing skills (including dictation experience and 10 key)
• Working understanding and familiarity with Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, including local rules

• Location: Mesa
• Compensation: 40,000 to 48,000 Annual Salary DOE
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