Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Commercial & Construction

Hirenexus; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirenexus, a Phoenix-based commercial litigation firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across an active federal and Arizona docket. This hands-on role spans intake through trial, in a small, collaborative firm where your work directly shapes case strategy and readiness.

You will work with nationally experienced litigators, handling drafting, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation amid diverse commercial, construction, and insurance disputes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal field, with litigation experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
• Conversant with PACER and Arizona state court e-filing systems
• Conversant with e-discovery platforms and matter management systems
• Strong writing skills and careful attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities for several attorneys at once
• Experience with commercial, construction, or insurance coverage litigation is a Plus

Responsibilities

• Drafting: Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and related correspondence for attorney review.
• Court Filings: Prepare, file, and serve documents through PACER/CM/ECF and Arizona state court e-filing systems, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and local requirements.
• Case Management: Track and calendar deadlines, hearings, and court dates; monitor dockets; and keep matters moving on schedule across multiple attorneys.
• Discovery Support: Organize and manage document collections and productions using e-discovery platforms, including Bates labeling, privilege logs, and review support.
• Trial and Hearing Preparation: Assemble trial notebooks, exhibit and witness lists, and exhibits; coordinate logistics; and support attorneys during trial, arbitration, and mediation.
• Research: Conduct factual and legal research, gather public records, and summarize deposition transcripts and key documents.
• File Management: Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files within the firm's matter management system.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to attorneys and handle other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Court filings

Case management

Discovery support

Trial prep

Legal research

Multitasking

Tools

PACER/ECF

e-discovery platforms

Matter management systems

Job description

Hirenexus, a Phoenix-based commercial litigation firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across an active federal and Arizona docket. This hands-on role spans intake through trial, in a small, collaborative firm where your work directly shapes case strategy and readiness.

You will work with nationally experienced litigators, handling drafting, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation amid diverse commercial, construction, and insurance disputes.