Commercial Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid/Office Trial Prep

Quarles & Brady LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks an enthusiastic Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation and trial experience to join the Commercial Litigation Group in our Phoenix, AZ office. The role supports attorneys through all phases of case management in a broad range of commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Arizona state and federal procedures and can work in‑office or in a hybrid arrangement. The firm offers a collaborative environment with growth opportunities and competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience in state and federal courts including CM/ECF filing.
• Bachelor's degree and ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, Westlaw, Adobe, and e‑discovery tools.
• Experience with processing electronically stored information (ESI).
• Ability to learn and work with emerging artificial intelligence applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial litigation case management from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Collect, review, and organize large document sets in connection with discovery obligations and case strategy.
• Prepare documents for production, including privilege review coordination and Bates‑stamping.
• Help attorneys prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including exhibit binders and demonstratives.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas, including subpoenas duces tecum.
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and other court filings in Arizona state and federal courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and docketing per applicable rules.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for court reporting, copy services, and e‑discovery support.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness coordination and courtroom technology setup.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation focus

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Adobe

e‑discovery tools

Trial Director

CaseMap

DISCO

Everlaw

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks an enthusiastic Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation and trial experience to join the Commercial Litigation Group in our Phoenix, AZ office. The role supports attorneys through all phases of case management in a broad range of commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Arizona state and federal procedures and can work in‑office or in a hybrid arrangement. The firm offers a collaborative environment with growth opportunities and competitive