Davis Miles McGuire Gardner

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As one of the largest law firms in Arizona, we attract a fantastic team of lawyers and staff, and each team member is vital to our success!  We are driven to improve lives…and to help improve the lives of each other. We believe that our strongest asset is our people. As such, we provide an exceptional environment to help you grow and thrive. Our unique collaborative culture and deep resources provide unparalleled opportunities for career progression.

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Legal Assistant - New Mexico

Davis Miles McGuire Gardner is one of the top-ranked law firms in Arizona and New Mexico.  We’ve built a highly innovative legal team driven by excellence, accountability, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the legal profession.  The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, proficient computer skills, 60+ wpm, excellent language skills and professional attitude and appearance required.  This position is a full-time in-office position, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

DRAFTING/EDITING OF DOCUMENTS:

Assist in drafting documents as directed by Attorney; edit and finalize attorney work product

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

    1. Interface with clients answering basic questions associated with the attorney work product
    2. Schedule and coordinate appointments as needed

FILE ORGANIZATION:

    1. Ensure electronic file is complete and kept pursuant to firm procedure
    2. Assist with opening and closing of files

DOCKETING/CALENDARING:

    1. Docket all dates (closing dates, signings, etc.)
    2. Follow-up on dates via telephone calls or correspondence
    3. Follow-up on assignments with Attorney so deadlines are met

TIMEKEEPING:

  • Record billable and unbillable (client and administrative) time spent in the correct file matters

Perform such other duties as may be assignedm time to time fro

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years in the legal profession: family law, bankruptcy and real estate preferred
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Davis Miles McGuire Gardner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC is an at-will employer.  As such, either you or Davis Miles McGuire Gardner,  PLLC may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.