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Legal Assistant jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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Job Description Job Description Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work... ...companies in the country. Role Summary: The Executive Assistant to the Chief Growt…
$22 - $30 per hour
: We are seeking to add a Data Entry Associate to our team! You will be responsible for accurate data entry, file maintenance, and record keeping. The Data Entry Associate must be able to interact well with others, maint…
efforts. This position will report into the Head of Commercial Legal and will work closely with key internal business stakeholders to... ...stakeholders and legal audiences to enable informed decision-making. Assist with…
$155.3k - $245.63k
diversity, equity and inclusion. General Purpose Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and... ...Wyoming public utility commissions. Provides counsel and legal assistance in the interpretation of…
Career Opportunity Administrative Assistant Salt Lake City, UT BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilit…
You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report. Summary : Seeking a dedicated executive assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of public finance bankers w…
Job Description Job Description Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work... ...country. Job Summary We are looking for an executive assistant to support our Prod…
$120k - $150k
protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure seamless client transitions. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your legal expertise in a dynamic environment where your advice makes a real difference. Wh…
Job title : Administrative Assistant Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Duration : 12 months with opportunity for extension Schedule... ...origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected grou…
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Our highly regarded Salt Lake City law firm is looking to hire a family-law legal assistant to join our team. We have been providing exceptional legal representation for over 75 years in many practice areas. We are searc…
$200k - $300k
structures, and investor requirements * Identify and resolve issues related to capital accounts, minimum gain, and compliance * Draft legal opinions with minimal oversight * Build strong relationships with state and loca…
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What legal assistants earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Mid level | $23–$29 | $47k–$60k |
| Senior | $27–$36 | $57k–$74k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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