Defense Litigation Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

3-5+ years of defense litigation experience | ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez
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Salary: $75,000 - $92,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service law firm known for delivering strategic legal counsel across a broad range of practice areas. Our litigation team is committed to providing exceptional client service through collaboration, professionalism, and attention to detail. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where legal professionals are empowered to take ownership of their work while continuing to grow their careers.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking
• Flexible hybrid schedule after training period
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development
• Stable, respected firm with long-term career growth potential

Job Details

Job Duties

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense matters from case inception through resolution, including appeals when needed.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, motions, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal resources to assist with case development and motion practice.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case files.
• Review and analyze medical records, claim documentation, and other evidence while preparing chronologies, summaries, and litigation support materials.
• Prepare and electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and filing deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, court personnel, and other parties regarding case activity, scheduling, and document coordination.
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and litigation databases while tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of assignments.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of insurance defense litigation paralegal experience.
• Maintain 1600 billable hours annually.
• Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program is preferred.
• Experience with iManage, PerfectLaw, CaseFleet, TrialDirector, supporting multiple attorneys, and reviewing medical records is a plus.

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