Description
Company Overview
Established Phoenix law firm located along the Camelback Corridor is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing commercial litigation team. The firm represents clients in complex business disputes and high-stakes civil litigation matters, offering meaningful, hands-on involvement in cases from pre-litigation through trial.
The firm is known for its collaborative, team-oriented environment and is supported by a strong administrative and litigation infrastructure that allows legal professionals to focus on high-quality work. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where your contributions are valued and where you will play an integral role in the success of each case. As a sidebar, we are not an insurance defense firm.
Position Summary
This role is ideal for a highly experienced litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex cases from start to finish. You will work directly with attorneys on high-stakes commercial, business, and civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, real estate issues, construction litigation, and probate and trust disputes. The ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with clients and courts, and contribute strategic value to case preparation and trial support. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in a collaborative setting where your skills will make a direct impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys in commercial and business pre-litigation and litigation matters, including contract, real estate, and construction disputes
- Assist with probate and trust litigation, including contested estates and fiduciary disputes
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, probate petitions, and professional correspondence with minimal supervision
- Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and filings in Arizona state and federal courts
- Conduct legal and factual research and organize case materials, evidence, exhibits, and trial binders
- Assist with deposition preparation, discovery coordination, and trial preparation
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and third parties
- Prepare case review summaries
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of commercial, business, or civil litigation paralegal experience
- Strong experience supporting complex litigation cases from inception through trial preparation
- Proficiency with Arizona e-filing systems and legal case management software
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and client service skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and contribute to a collaborative litigation team
- Ability to hit the ground running with strong foundational litigation knowledge
- Proficient in Westlaw
- Excellent writing skills
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $96,000 per year, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal well-being.
- 401(k) with employer match
- All group benefits on day one
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and group life insurance
- 15 days PTO your first year, plus paid sick time
- Hybrid schedule available
- Free parking