Legal Staff Paralegal in Scottsdale, AZ

Law Firm

Scottsdale, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Scottsdale, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Estates & Probate Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Estates & Probate Paralegal at the law firm, you will be responsible for performing a variety of paralegal and administrative tasks within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Your primary duties will include:
- Performing legal assignments with a higher degree of independence compared to other legal assistants.
- Managing attorney dockets to ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
- Reviewing files and collaborating with attorneys to discuss file status and upcoming deadlines.
- Assisting attorneys with preparation for client meetings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial, and trial.
- Drafting legal documents such as letters, briefs, memorandums, and discovery materials.
- Filing and e-filing briefs, memorandums, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Maintaining client files in both electronic and physical formats.
- Regular communication with clients.
- Conducting legal research and drafting.
- Providing high-quality legal products and superior service to clients.
- Contributing to and maintaining SOP, forms, and workflow process improvements.
- Leading the coordination, training, and mentoring of internal office staff and other administrative staff in their area(s) and across other transactional practice areas.
- Covering the front desk and phones when necessary to ensure clients and visitors receive prompt and professional service.
- Maintaining a respected reputation among clients, opposing counsel, judges, court staff, and colleagues.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.
- Paralegal certificate.
- 5+ years of paralegal experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the phone and through written communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given parameters, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Desired Qualifications:
- College graduate with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to juggle multiple mandates simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use both data and experience-based instinct for decision-making.
- Positive and professional demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Information:
The law firm offers a competitive salary, with a wage range of - per hour. The median hourly wage is estimated at . In addition to the salary, the law firm provides a professional work environment, bonuses, and generous benefits.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid flexible time off: 80 hours annually for vacation/sick days.
- Paid federal holidays.
- Paid volunteer time off: Up to 16 hours annually.
- Additional compensation: Opportunities to cross-train and grow within the organization.

Work Environment/Conditions/Physical Demands:
Duties will be performed in a standard office environment. Employees must maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the law firm's policy. Occasionally, employees may be required to work weekends, holidays, be on call, and travel overnight.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Duties, responsibilities, and activities can be modified or assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.