Parsons Behle & Latimer, a regional law firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in our St. George, Utah office. Position requires 5-8+ years of legal assistant experience in a professional office setting or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; and excellent organizational and communication skills. Family law experience is a plus.
Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing backup legal assistance when needed.
This is an in-office position, and the hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, with the possibility of working from home one day a week, after an appropriate training period. Salary is commensurate with experience. The firm’s generous salary and benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, profit sharing distribution annually after eligibility, life insurance coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and personal leave accrual.
Job Requirements:
- 5-8+ years legal assistant experience in a professional office environment, law firm preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills
- Positive, professional attitude
- People-oriented and self-motivated
- Able to work successfully in a team environment
Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff. Interested candidates should email a resume to Susie Headlee at sheadlee@parsonsbehle.com.
