Job description
Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)
Scottsdale, AZ | Full-Time | On-Site
Scottsdale, AZ | Full-Time | On-SiteAbout the Role:
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 10+ years of commercial litigation experience to join a growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate is a Certified Paralegal with extensive experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial and business litigation matters in Arizona state and federal courts.
Litigation Paralegal10+ years of commercial litigation experienceThis position requires exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of the litigation process, from case inception through trial, while providing high-level litigation support to attorneys handling sophisticated business disputes. Bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus, but commercial litigation experience is the primary focus.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:- Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
- Review incoming and outgoing pleadings, court notices, and correspondence to ensure accurate calendaring and compliance with court deadlines.
- Prepare, format, electronically file, and serve pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents in Arizona Superior Court, Federal District Court, appellate courts, and bankruptcy courts.
- Maintain litigation calendars and proactively monitor deadlines, scheduling orders, and court requirements.
- Coordinate all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, production, subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, exhibit binders, trial notebooks, chronologies, medical and business record summaries, and hearing materials.
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial logistics.
- Conduct legal and factual research utilizing Westlaw and other legal research platforms.
- Draft initial pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other litigation materials for attorney review.
- Manage electronic and physical case files utilizing iManage document management software.
- Assist with e-discovery, electronically stored information (ESI), document review, and production.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, and third-party vendors.
- Coordinate service of process and ensure compliance with applicable procedural rules.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:- Paralegal Certification required.
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
- Significant experience supporting commercial, business, or complex civil litigation matters.
- Experience supporting attorneys through trial, arbitration, evidentiary hearings, and mediation.
- Thorough knowledge of Arizona Superior Court, Federal District Court, and appellate court procedures.
- Extensive experience with Arizona and federal electronic filing systems.
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Experience with e-discovery platforms, document review, and litigation support technology.
- Advanced proficiency with iManage, Westlaw, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
- Excellent legal writing, proofreading, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff.
Desired Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:- Experience supporting complex commercial, business, real estate, construction, or corporate litigation.
- Bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus.
- Experience managing large-scale document productions and electronically stored information (ESI).
- Familiarity with Arizona Superior Courts throughout the state, including jurisdictions outside Maricopa County.
- Experience preparing cases for trial in high-value commercial litigation matters.
- Experience utilizing modern litigation technology and document management systems.
Schedule & Benefits
Schedule & Benefits- Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment with opportunities for professional development.