Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
A Paralegal Specialist at the law firm is responsible for a range of tasks that include standard secretarial duties as well as specific legal tasks. Key responsibilities include:

- Answering client calls to provide assistance and support.
- Maintaining spreadsheets using EXCEL for various legal and administrative purposes.
- Preparing court documents necessary for legal proceedings.
- Updating client and court records within the case management system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Setting up consultations with clients and potential clients.
- Drafting complaints as part of the legal process.
- Developing, merging, and sending bulk documents using WORD for efficient communication and documentation.
- Managing records, projects, and calendars to ensure organization and adherence to deadlines.
- Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery records to maintain comprehensive legal files.
- Handling medical records requests as part of case preparation and analysis.
- Managing calendars and statute dates to ensure all legal deadlines are met.
- Conducting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, lawyers, opposing counsel, and other staff to support case development and management.

Education and Experience Information:
The job description does not specify the required education and experience. However, it is typically expected that a Paralegal Specialist will have relevant legal education or certification and experience in a legal environment.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Paralegal Specialist position at the law firm ranges from $52,000 to $72,000 per year.

Benefits:
The position offers several benefits, including:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:
The Paralegal Specialist position is a full-time role with the following schedule:

- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location:
The work location for this position is in person, requiring the candidate to be present at the law firm.