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Legal Secretary - Business & Real Estate Practice (Arizona) (Full time • In office • Competitive pay) Who we are Schern Richardson Finter, PLC is a boutique Arizona firm that solves complex business and real estate problems for our clients. Our six lawyer team values precision, responsiveness, and a friendly culture.
Your role You'll be the backbone of our transactional and litigation calendars, partnering directly with two partners and associates. Typical day:
- Draft, format, and proof letters, pleadings, and real estate contracts.
- File in Maricopa County Superior Court and U.S. District Court using e filing portals (AZTurboCourt, CM/ECF).
- Track deadlines, maintain Rule 26.1 disclosure calendars, and schedule depositions and recordings.
- Manage phones, client intakes, time entries, and monthly billing in Timeslips.
What you bring - 3+ years as a legal secretary or legal assistant (business or real estate experience preferred).
- Mastery of MS Word styles & redlining; solid Acrobat and Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and local e filing requirements.
- Impeccable grammar, keen eye for detail, and deadline driven mindset.
- Professionalism with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel.
- Notary commission, Timeslips experience.
We offer - Competitive salary (DOE)
- 10 paid holidays, generous PTO, and flex time options after 6 months.
- Small firm culture-direct access to decision makers.
- Ready to join us?
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Schern Richardson Finter, PLC is an equal opportunity employer.