Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (Construction Defect)

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with the preparation and response to discovery processes, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders.
- Prepare motions with supporting documents and exhibits, and prepare hearing binders.
- Manage trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and travel, organizing trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
- Review, analyze, and organize document production by opposing parties.
- Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and billings; calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
- Collaborate as part of a team with varying levels of experience.
- Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation.

Education and Experience Information:
- Paralegal certification required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Experience in the state of California is highly encouraged.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to think and act independently.

Salary Information:
- Pay range: - $44 USD per hour.

Benefits:
- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, some at no cost to the employee.
- 401K matching.
- Paid parental leave.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is recognized for its strong commitment to excellence and providing top-tier legal services while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment. As a paralegal at the law firm, you will work closely with talented attorneys in a team-oriented culture that values respect, education, and growth. The firm is known for its progressive, dynamic, and diverse nature, breaking the traditional law firm mold. It invests wholly in its employees and offers hybrid work opportunities, educational and training programs, and a competitive billable hour bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.