Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant – Legal Services / Legal Administrative in Phoenix, AZ 85007

Position Title : Legal Assistant – Legal Services / Legal Administrative

Location : Phoenix, AZ 85007

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM (Onsite, Standard Office Environment)

Anticipated Start Date : Within 1–2 Weeks

Duration : Temporary Position

Pay Rate : $22.00 - $22.34 / hour (W2)

Work Arrangement : 100% Onsite

Position Overview :

• The Legal Assistant – Legal Services provides comprehensive administrative and paralegal support to a unit that collaborates with education professionals, school administrators, families of Arizona students, and other government agencies. This position primarily assists the Legal Unit with case management, documentation, and research tasks to ensure efficient and compliant legal operations.
• Located at the agency’s South Campus in downtown Phoenix, this is a full-time, in-office position with a professional business or business-casual dress code.

Key Responsibilities :

Required Qualifications :

Education :

Associate’s Degree or higher (required).

Experience :

Prior experience as a Paralegal or in a similar legal administrative role.

Skills :

Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficient with computers, databases, and research tools.

Skilled in critical thinking, analysis, and document interpretation.

Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with the public and internal staff.

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.

Knowledge of :

Arizona administrative practices, procedures, and personnel rules.

Legal research techniques, investigative tools, and documentation methods.

Preparation of legal and investigative reports, spreadsheets, and case documents.

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or similar advanced legal education.

Experience :

Former paralegal experience in a government, education, or legal services setting.

Technical Skills :

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Experience with electronic document review platforms and multi-monitor setups.

Comfortable handling multi-line phone systems and conference calls.

Strong proofreading and formatting skills for briefs, memoranda, and exhibits.

Additional Information

Worksite : 100% onsite – no remote or hybrid options.

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM.

Environment : Standard office setting; business or business-casual attire expected.

Company Description

About BCforward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

About BCforward : \nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\n\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.\n\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.