Legal Support Specialist

Title: Legal Support Specialist-Arizona Litigation

Location: AZ, US

Job Description:

LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Arizona Litigation (REMOTE) First month on site to build rapport 

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Increases
• On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
• Workplace Flexibility Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage + Employer Premium Contribution
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development

Why Fennemore

Recognized by Law.com as the fastest-growing law firm in the United States, Fennemore combines a 140-year legacy of excellence with a forward-thinking, people-first culture. We are not your traditional law firm, and that's by design. With more than 20 offices nationwide, we're redefining what a modern law firm can be through innovation, collaboration, and intentional growth.

Our culture is built on empowering our people to succeed. We encourage creativity, embrace new ideas, and foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected. Industry recognition for employee retention, workplace culture, and job satisfaction reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in our people.

Fennemore is proud to cultivate a strong sense of community, promote work-life balance, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented professionals can build rewarding, long-term careers.

Position Overview

Fennemore is seeking a Legal Support Specialist with deep experience in Arizona litigation who excels in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and consistently delivers precise, polished work under pressure.

This role supports legal administrative assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and other professional firms by handling highly detail-oriented tasks critical to litigation workflows. As part of our centralized Legal Support Hub, this position offers broad exposure to diverse litigation matters and the opportunity to develop strong subject-matter expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

What You'll Do

As a Legal Support Specialist, your responsibilities will be:

• Prepare, format, and proofread complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and court filings 
• File and serve documents in Arizona courts (state and federal), ensuring compliance with all rules and deadlines 
• Create and manage tables of contents, tables of authorities, and document comparisons using specialized software 
• Draft routine legal documents (e.g., proposed orders, subpoenas, summonses, civil cover sheets) 
• Coordinate service of process and support case progression from filing through resolution 
• Perform high-volume transcription, revisions, and document cleanup with a strong focus on accuracy 
• Track and enter billable time 
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and the Legal Support Hub to ensure timely, high-quality work product

As part of our commitment to collaboration and excellence, this role requires flexibility in daily work schedules during periods of high workload, adhering to departmental and Firm goals and policies, and performing other duties as assigned to support the success of the department and organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation in a law firm environment with Arizona state and federal filings 
• Strong command of legal formatting, proofreading, and document production standards 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Experience with document management and time entry systems 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision 
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers accurate, polished work product with minimal revisions 
• Meet deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment 
• Demonstrates reliability, responsiveness, and strong follow-through 
• Supporting attorneys and team members with evolving priorities

PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING TODAY

Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, to apply for our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that fosters diversity in personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here, even if not a perfect match, please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.

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Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year