Legal Assistant

A well-respected boutique law firm in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support a busy and sophisticated family law practice. The firm handles high-net-worth family law matters, business divorces, and probate litigation, offering meaningful and complex work in a collaborative environment.

This role is ideal for a seasoned legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced litigation setting and has a strong background in family law. You will work closely with attorneys on complex cases, manage critical deadlines, and serve as a key support partner throughout the litigation process.

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for family law, business divorce, and probate matters
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage court filings (state and local), calendaring, and deadline tracking
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• Assist with discovery preparation, document management, and exhibit organization
• Maintain case files and ensure accuracy and compliance with court procedures
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors

• 5–10 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with a strong focus on litigation family law
• Experience supporting high-wealth family law cases, business divorces, and/or probate litigation
• Strong knowledge of Utah court procedures and litigation timelines
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and shifting priorities with confidence
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused communication style
• Proficiency with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office

• Work on complex, high-level family law and probate matters
• Join a small, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing practice