Labor & Employment Paralegal

Azala; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Azala seeks a Labor & Employment Paralegal in Phoenix for a full-time role supporting attorneys from case onset through post-trial, including research and analysis. The candidate will provide organized, practice-specific assistance and handle multiple priorities with professionalism.

The ideal candidate brings attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with pleadings, discovery, Relativity, and ESI projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership and staff clearly and succinctly
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Provide outstanding client service and meet high quality standards
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys from case initiation through post-trial.
• Conduct research and analysis to support cases.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and related documents.
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain organized workflow.

Skills

Communication with leadership

Independent work

Attention to detail

Client service

Pressure management

Analytical skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

ESI projects

Job description

The Labor & Employment Paralegal position is a full-time role that will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner. Candidate's flexibility to work additional hours as needed is a plus.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work well, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner

Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations

Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives; effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills

Education & Prior Experience

Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

3-5years of experience working as a paralegal with preference given to large law firm experience

Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)

Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, DOL) a plus

Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects