<p>We are looking for an organized Legal Assistant to support a high-volume civil litigation practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract-to-hire opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and provide dependable support to attorneys handling a range of litigation matters. The role offers the chance to contribute to both plaintiff and defense casework in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain attorney calendars by coordinating hearings, meetings, filing dates, and other case-related milestones.</p><p>• Assist with the day-to-day administration of civil litigation matters, including document organization, case tracking, and file maintenance.</p><p>• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and supporting materials for attorney review.</p><p>• Monitor court deadlines and filing requirements to help keep matters progressing on schedule.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and internal staff regarding scheduling, filings, and case updates.</p><p>• Organize electronic and physical case records so information remains accurate, accessible, and up to date.</p>