Legal Assistant at Modern Law PLLC – Phoenix, Arizona

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

$23 - $26 hourly

• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department

• Manage front desk duties including client greeting, mail processing, notarizing documents, scanning, and more

• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant

Modern Law is a launchpad for ambitious professionals. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with the autonomy to run your practice your way—no micromanaging, just real trust.

We have more high-quality work than you can handle, so you can focus on advocacy, not client hunting. And our flexible billable requirements adapt to your goals—whether you want to maximize income or maintain balance, we’ll back your definition of success.

Here, you bring the drive. We provide the rocket fuel.