Current Positions

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Temporary Legal Assistant & Paralegal Opportunities – The Morton Group has positions for Legal Assistants and Paralegals on temporary assignments.  Previous law office experience of 1+ year is required.  Looking to keep busy and make extra income? Call 602.279.5662 for more information or send resume to sue@mortongrp.com.

We are looking for Legal Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, and File Clerks for several temporary positions. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume!

All positions are full time, unless stating otherwise.

(Part-time position) Recruitment Administrative Assistant 

Do you have TENACITY, DETERMINATION and a SENSE OF URGENCY in your work? If you love the feeling of accomplishment when a task is completed... The Morton Group wants to talk to you!

About the company:

The Morton Group, a leader in legal placement, provides employees to firms and corporate legal departments of all sizes and in varying legal practice areas. Our experience in the legal industry, both as recruiters and as certified staffing specialists, gives The Morton Group valuable insight into what it takes to have a successful outcome.  We are a full-service legal placement firm.

About the job:

The Morton Group is searching for a career-minded student (business, required) to take on an entry-level support role, part-time to start. The Recruiting Administrative Assistant will support management by providing exceptional customer service; assist with streamlining and managing the candidate submission process; utilize various technologies, including LinkedIn and other job posting sites; assist in the full hiring process from sourcing, following leads, interviewing and presentation of candidates; and have the ability to learn firsthand how to run a small business along with the legal requirements.  Position is 20 hrs/wk and can work around your school schedule based on each semester.  Previous recruiting experience is not required.

Responsibilities: 

· Support, assist and backup management throughout the day, creating a seamless experience for our clients and candidates 

· Communicate with candidates and clients via phone and email  

· Provide timely and accurate administrative assistance 

· Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a sense of urgency 

· Strong motivation to achieve results and help team meet recruiting goals 

· Enjoy working and having fun 

Required Qualifications: 

· Strong Word, Excel, and typing skills 

· Strong organizational skills  

· Focused on creating great experiences for candidates and clients 

· Incredible work ethic 

· MUST HAVE a business background (currently studying in school) with past office experience of minimum 1 year, required 

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JO# 30079 – Paralegal – Consider yourself to be a self-starting / detail oriented / tech savvy paralegal?  Then this educational facility wants to meet you!  Employee will design, format and edit complex documents; perform legal and database research, giving analysis and drafting reports; serve and file legal papers; respond to client inquiries; and coordinate administrative office details.  Knowledge of legal terminology; document formatting; federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations and up-to-date computer technology required.  Associate’s degree and/or 2+ years paralegal experience, preferred.  Competitive salary with excellent benefits.

JO# 30076 – Legal Assistant: Real Estate Transaction – If “Teamwork” is your middle name and you have 3+ years’ experience with real estate transactions and litigation, this firm wants to talk to you!  This position is part of a team with another Legal Assistant and a Word Processor all working for one really busy attorney. Ideal candidate would thrive in a fast-paced environment; be a self-starter; and have good judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients, guests of the firm, and co-workers. This position involves heavy word processing, intermediate to advanced Word and PDF knowledge, running blacklines, transcribing, and editing documents. Salary $60-68K and amazing benefits. 

JO# 30075 – Receptionist - Do you consider yourself a friendly and outgoing individual with excellent communication and computer skills? Then this firm wants to meet you!  Personable, highly organized multi-tasker with multi-line phone system knowledge is needed for this international firm. 3+ years previous reception and/or office admin work experience is required. Previous experience working in a law firm, preferred.  Duties include, but are not limited to, managing incoming phone calls, greeting all clients/visitors, scheduling/preparing conference rooms, collecting/logging incoming mail/packages and a variety of intermediate level administrative and secretarial tasks as directed by the Office Manager.  Amazing benefits.  Salary $18-20/hr with occasional overtime.

JO# 30070 - Senior Administrative Specialist - Educational facility is in search of a detail-oriented tech savvy addition to their team.  Employee will have law firm experience, be able to problem solve, assist with meeting deadlines and have a strong attention to detail.  You will support the legal team with various legal issues and be able to communicate with a variety of customers.  You will be responsible for preparing, updating, maintaining and distributing original reports and presentations and other communication material; assist with monitoring and tracking budgets, funding and expenditures; Maintains office equipment servicing and ordering office supplies; Prepares and maintains schedules, calendars and travel arrangements; Associate degree and/or 2+ years administrative office support experience, preferred.  Salary 65-70k with excellent benefits.

JO# 30069 - Legal Assistant: Litigation – Multi-state firm with North Scottsdale office seeks a self-starting litigation legal assistant, minimum 2-years law firm experience.  Ideal candidate will be able to docket, e-file, format documents, be an independent thinker with ability to run a desk and help attorneys manage deadlines and cases.  Must have ability to use templates to create letters under direction from attorneys and be comfortable in a completely paperless environment. Salary mid $60K with amazing benefits. 

JO# 30061 - Paralegal: Real Estate – Phoenix firm seeks highly organized and motivated Real Estate Paralegal with 5+ years’ experience (solid understanding of commercial real estate and contract law).  Must be able to review and object to title matters and inaccurate surveys.  Responsibilities include performing and coordinating pre- and post-closing duties related to real estate transactions; analyzing and summarizing documents; coordinating and reviewing title and survey; drafting, reviewing, and coordinating closings.  Strong oral and written communication skills are required, along with working proficient knowledge of MS Office.  Salary commensurate with skills and competitive compensation along with Excellent benefits. 

JO# 30058 – Transactional Legal Assistant – Do you enjoy crossing your t’s and dotting your i’s? This job could be your next adventure!  North Scottsdale law firm is searching for a legal assistant who enjoys working with large documents and keeping things organized.  Transactional experience a must!  Must have experience with redlining/blacklining, being able to track changes, and proofreading large documents.  The right candidate will have previous law firm experience working with transactions and real estate documents.  Great benefits, salary high 60’s.

JO# 29901 – Administrative Support – Scottsdale office desires someone interested in growing with the firm.  The Administrative Support position entails learning and being mentored in all aspects of billing and accounting, HR, payroll, and the firm as a whole. The ideal candidate will have previous law firm administrative experience, be personable, knowledge of clients and vendors.  Knowledge of law firm billing software a plus.  Excellent benefits, Salary $40-45K DOE

JO# 30052 – Paralegal: Litigation - Litigation Paralegal that can handle tasks without a lot of direction, gather documents, follow up with parities, docketing, some drafting of documents, and assist with trial preps, set up meeting.  If you are looking for a fantastic place to work, call us now.  Salary mid $70K and excellent benefits package.

JO# 30050 – Legal Assistant: Litigation - Legal Assistant with litigation experience; if you have insurance litigation that is a huge plus.  You will assist with all aspects of litigation and mediation cases.  Strong word skills, attention to detail and good with clients will make you the right candidate for this position.  Firm offers Health & 401K, with compensation commensurate with skills.

JO# 30038 - Legal Assistant: Construction Defect – Central Phoenix firm is looking for an experienced legal assistant with construction defect experience to join their team.  You will work closely with attorneys and assist in all phases of litigation including client interaction and preparing statements.  Duties include document management, legal and case related research, e-discovery and drafting legal documents.  Knowledge of litigation support software is required.  If you have an eye for attention to detail and accuracy this position is waiting for you.  Must be very proficient MS Office Suite.  Salary mid-50k - low 60K with amazing benefits.  

Professional Receptionist for various positions in legal, high end construction companies and various other entities.  If you are a receptionist by profession, enjoy meeting and greeting people, have strong administrative and computer skills, we have several companies who would like to meet with you.  Send your resume and why you enjoy being the face of a company to: mgosnell@mortongrp.com.

JO# 29935 - Paralegal: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Paralegal for complex medical malpractice and personal injury firm in north Scottsdale.  This position requires the ability to draft pleadings, discovery and know how to read medical records.  Must have knowledge of Arizona court filings and a strong attention to detail.  Salary is depending on experience but minimum $33/hr.; Benefits provided if needed and ability to work part of the time remotely.    

JO# 29922 – Paralegal: Real Estate - Paralegal with a high level of Real Estate experience with closings, purchase agreements, abstracts, and amendment experience for North Phoenix firm.  If you want to learn and work from the best, are a self-starter and want to have a high level of involvement in work, then this position is waiting for you!  There will be corporate and LLC formations and some involvement with estate planning documents, mainly finalize documents and record deeds.  100% of medical paid, Salary DOE. 

Ready to make the first step? Please email sue@mortongrp.com your resume  today! Let's get you started on the right foot to a career in legal!-time