Insurance Defense Paralegal

Law Firm; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Phoenix-based law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to join its legal team. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite, supporting insurance defense and broader litigation matters.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of paralegal experience in insurance defense or related litigation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal in insurance defense or related litigation.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, case management, and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with insurance defense and general litigation matters.
• Manage case files, maintain litigation calendars, and monitor deadlines.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related activities.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Insurance defense

Litigation support

Case management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal degree

Tools

Document management systems

Discovery platforms

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)

Experience: 2+ years

About

I'm partnering with an established Phoenix litigation practice to identify an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal seeking competitive compensation, a flexible hybrid schedule, and exposure to sophisticated litigation matters. The practice has a longstanding presence in Arizona's legal community, with experience representing insurance carriers, businesses, professionals, and other clients in complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with insurance defense and general litigation matters.
• Manage case files, maintain litigation calendars, and monitor important deadlines.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related activities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal in insurance defense, general defense, or a related litigation practice.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, discovery, case management, and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 – $110,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.