Legal Assistant - Phoenix, United States - Gillespie & Associates PC

Description

Gillespie, Shields & Taylor is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team.

This role will support an esteemed attorney specializing exclusively in Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

The attorney is a special master appointed by the court to divide retirement plans in divorce cases.


Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare orders, letters, and agreements from attorney dictation.
• Update clients about the status of their matters and answer basic questions related to the plan/process.
• Liaise with courts and runner services to ensure all orders are filed and retrieved on time.
• Coordinate with plan administrators throughout various stages of the retirement plan division process.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Six months prior experience in family law or as a legal assistant is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of diverse matters.
• Strong technology and interpersonal skills coupled with a proactive approach to anticipating client and attorney needs.
• Excellent typing skills and the ability to efficiently take dictation.
• Unwavering integrity and reliability.

About You:

This role is perfect for someone with a sharp memory and excellent people skills who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

You will play an instrumental role in helping us launch and manage this new practice area.

Why Join Gillespie, Shields & Taylor?

Joining Gillespie, Shields & Taylor means being part of a dedicated team that delivers superior legal services with a commitment to client rights and community welfare.

With experienced leadership, a collaborative environment, and a focus on community engagement, we offer opportunities to work on diverse cases and serve a wide array of clients.

Grow your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, contributing to impactful legal solutions in the Phoenix area. For more information, visit our About Us page.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity to grow with Gillespie, Shields & Taylor.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$48, $64,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85020: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person