Defense Litigation Paralegal in Tempe, AZ

Jobot; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA contribution per paycheck

401(k) with up to 5% employer match

Annual salary reviews

Employee referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a paralegal with defense litigation experience to support our litigation team in Tempe, AZ. The role offers a 37.5-hour workweek, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, trial prep, and meticulous case management. Candidates should have 3–5+ years of defense litigation experience and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of defense litigation experience
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Draft disclosures, written discovery, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and other litigation matters.
• Review and organize case evidence, including sensitive photographs, records, and other materials related to complex incidents.
• Manage case files, legal documents, deadlines, and case-related information.
• Prepare and file court documents in compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with professional and ethical standards.
• Monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and legal procedures.
• Record billable and approved non-billable time with a minimum productive target of ~6 hours/day.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case management

Timekeeping

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Job details:

Up to $85k+ | 7.5 hour work day | 1560 billables | Bonus programs!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

A bit about us:

We are a respected litigation-focused law firm representing public-sector and institutional clients in complex civil matters. Our team handles sophisticated cases involving government liability, catastrophic incidents, and other high-stakes litigation. We value professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and high-quality legal work.

Why join us?

• 37.5-hour workweek with flexible start times between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM
• PTO and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions
• HSA contribution per paycheck for employees
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match after eligibility
• Annual salary reviews and performance-based bonus opportunity
• Employee referral bonuses
• Standard federal holidays, plus the day after Thanksgiving off

Job Details

Job Duties:

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Draft disclosures, written discovery, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and other litigation matters.
• Review and organize case evidence, including sensitive photographs, records, and other materials related to complex incidents.
• Manage case files, legal documents, deadlines, and case-related information.
• Prepare and file court documents in compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with professional and ethical standards.
• Monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and legal procedures.
• Accurately and efficiently record billable and approved non-billable time, maintaining a minimum productive target of approximately six hours per day.
• Follow established procedures for timekeeping, payroll, time-off requests, and other administrative requirements.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of defense litigation experience
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred

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