Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Civil Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery documents.
- Support attorneys with legal research, trial preparation, and document organization.
- Manage court calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
- Organize digital and physical case files using firm systems and protocols.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Identify and implement process improvements, especially for civil case workflows.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation is required.
- A paralegal certificate is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Arizona court systems, particularly Maricopa County, is necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Experience with legal case management software, such as MyCase, is needed.
- Knowledge of legal research platforms, such as Westlaw and Lexis, is essential.

Salary Information:
- The base pay range for this position is $54,000 to $74,000 annually, as estimated by Glassdoor.
- The median salary is approximately $63,000 per year.

Additional Information:
- The Civil Paralegal role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, close-knit environment and wish to make an impact beyond paperwork.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess strong follow-through skills.
- A proactive team player who enjoys solving problems and can manage multiple priorities with calm and clarity is desired.
- The role offers the opportunity to work side-by-side with attorneys who value input and to gain exposure to meaningful cases and diverse legal issues.
- The firm values transparency and teamwork, and the candidate will be part of a mission-driven firm that prioritizes people over billables.
- The candidate should have the ability to create standard operating procedures (SOPs) with little guidance.