Civil Litigation Paralegal

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Work-life balance

Flexible paid leave

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

Lorber, Greenfield & Olson, LLP is looking for a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in Phoenix, AZ. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation along with strong document management and organizational skills.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, and includes benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage records and prepare public records requests.
• Prepare draft discovery responses and compile documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and experts.

Skills

Civil Litigation experience

Document management

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP has been a trusted name in civil litigation defense for over 46 years. Since 1980, we've built our reputation on successfully representing developers and general contractors in complex construction defect and casualty claims — and our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell is a testament to the caliber of work we deliver. We're a firm that takes its cases seriously and its people even more so.

We believe in empowering our employees to work where they're most productive. Whether you prefer being onsite, working remotely, or a hybrid approach, the choice is yours. We trust our team members to choose the work arrangement that best fits their lifestyle and working style.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in Phoenix, AZ. Experience in the areas of Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/PI preferred, or recent civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.

• Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
• Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
• Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
• Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
• Compiling and preparing records for production
• Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
• Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
• Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
• Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
• Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
• Follow firm’s protocol
• Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
• Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
• Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Remote / hybrid / in-office
• Flexible paid leave
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flex spending plan
• 401(k) + employer match

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels — if this role excites you, we want to hear from you.