About this role
Legal Practice Specialist
Flagstaff, AZ
Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Legal Practice Specialist to join our Flagstaff, Arizona office, supporting our firm’s Tribal Nations Practice Group. This position provides a combination of administrative and substantive legal support to attorneys representing Tribal governments and businesses in matters involving litigation, corporate governance, business transactions, and nation-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Navajo Nation court system, an understanding of litigation and corporate governance, and the ability to provide comprehensive legal assistant and paralegal support to attorneys across Arizona, New Mexico, California, Alaska, and Oregon.
Responsibilities will include:
• Provide administrative and office management support, including scheduling meetings (Zoom and Teams calls)
• Overseeing incoming mail and ordering office supplies
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and hearing exhibits
• Manage document processing, PDF conversions, redlining, and court and electronic filings
• Assist attorneys with discovery, trial and hearing preparation, litigation support, and case management
• Conduct legal research
• Coordinate with court officials, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Maintain organized case documentation, calendars, and critical deadlines
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of the Navajo Nation court system is essential
• Previous litigation experience is preferred
• Be accurate, detail-oriented, with strong attention to detail
• Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
• System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
• Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality
• Previous experience as a legal assistant preferred
• Must be willing to travel as needed
What We Offer:
At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Employees of Drummond Woodsum enjoy an active firm culture with opportunities to participate in internal committees, firm gatherings, and community volunteer activities.
Our Benefits Include:
• Medical insurance: Choose from two plans, including an HSA-eligible option
• Flexible Spending Account options, including dependent care
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and eligible dependents
• Firm-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid family and medical leave coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options, with a long history of the firm making profit sharing contributions for the benefit of 401(k) Plan participants
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid volunteer opportunities during the firm’s annual community volunteer week
Please click apply. No phone calls please. We look forward to speaking with you. $28.08 - $39.28