Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy civil litigation practice in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is suited for a self-directed, detail-oriented candidate who can manage casework with minimal onboarding and contribute strong written work product from day one. The ideal candidate brings substantial hands-on experience across complex litigation matters and works collaboratively as an individual contributor within an established legal support team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage civil litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, maintaining organized case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
- Draft, revise, and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, subpoenas, and court filings with a high degree of accuracy.
- Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review support, production tracking, and response preparation.
- Support attorneys with trial and hearing preparation by assembling exhibits, witness materials, chronologies, and case summaries.
- Maintain accurate updates in case management systems and ensure records, filings, and supporting materials are current and accessible.
- Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, clients, experts, and outside parties to keep matters moving efficiently.
- Review case activity proactively, identify upcoming needs, and complete assignments independently with limited supervision.
- At least 6 years of hands-on paralegal experience supporting civil litigation matters.
- Background in areas such as personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, commercial litigation, or other comparable civil litigation environments.
- Demonstrated strength in legal writing, document drafting, and written communication.
- Practical experience handling discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support responsibilities.
- Proficiency with case management software and other tools used to organize litigation files and deadlines.
- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and integrate well with an established team without assuming a supervisory role.
- Stable employment history that reflects reliability, professionalism, and long-term contribution in prior positions.