Litigation Paralegal

Ogletree Deakins; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Health and Life Insurance

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its labor and employment practice in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves researching and preparing legal documents, assisting attorneys, and managing case files.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in paralegal work, especially in litigation. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) matching, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor/employment litigation.
• Strong legal document preparation skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources to assist attorneys.
• Prepare legal documents including briefs and pleadings.
• Organize case files and determine deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Communication with witnesses and experts

Education

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

WestLaw

Document Management System

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins' Phoenix, AZ office has an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its national labor and employment practice. In this role, the Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Essential Functions

• Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
• Summarizes complex legal documents
• Organizes and indexes case files
• Determines and calendars deadlines
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision
• Files pleadings with court clerk
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
• Prepares for mediations and trials
• Assists attorneys at trial
• Assists attorneys in preparation for depositions
• Communicates with witnesses and experts
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Requirements

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer.