Litigation Paralegal

Saltu Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltu Staffing in Phoenix seeks a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys on a broad range of disputes from investigation through trial. The role requires Arizona procedures knowledge, strong discovery and e-discovery skills, and experience in state and federal courts. Ideally, you hold a BA and ABA-approved paralegal certification and bring familiarity with Trial Director, CaseMap, DISCO, and Everlaw.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Commercial litigation experience preferred, involving business disputes, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters.
• Experience in state and federal courts, including Arizona procedures.
• Knowledge of CM/ECF filing procedures and court rules.
• Experience managing complex discovery and ESI processing.
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools such as Trial Director, CaseMap, DISCO, Everlaw.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Westlaw.
• Bachelor's degree and ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation, from pre-suit to post-trial.
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, privilege review, Bates-stamping, and production.
• Assist with electronic discovery and ESI processing.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including materials.
• Maintain litigation calendars and docket deadlines under rules.
• Coordinate with court reporters, e-discovery vendors, and other litigation support providers.
• Assist with trial logistics, witness coordination, and courtroom technology.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial support

Discovery management

ESI processing

Court procedures

e-discovery platforms

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

Trial Director

CaseMap

DISCO

Everlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Westlaw

Job description

We are partnering with an Am Law firm to seek a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its Phoenix office. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside attorneys on a broad range of commercial disputes, including contract litigation, business torts, real estate disputes, and corporate governance matters. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting litigation matters from initial investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings, along with a thorough understanding of Arizona state and federal court procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of commercial litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.
• Draft, prepare, file, and serve pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents in Arizona state and federal courts.
• Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, organization, privilege review, Bates-stamping, and production.
• Assist with electronic discovery and the processing and management of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Coordinate preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including exhibits, deposition outlines, and supporting materials.
• Maintain litigation calendars, monitor court deadlines, and manage docketing requirements under applicable state and federal rules.
• Coordinate with court reporters, e-discovery providers, and other litigation support vendors.
• Assist attorneys with trial logistics, witness coordination, exhibit management, and courtroom technology.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, including litigation and trial support.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred, particularly involving business disputes, contracts, real estate, or corporate matters.
• Experience working in both state and federal courts, with familiarity with Arizona Superior Court procedures and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
• Knowledge of court filing procedures, including CM/ECF, and applicable state and federal procedural rules.
• Experience managing complex discovery matters, document productions, and ESI processing.
• Familiarity with litigation technology and e-discovery platforms such as Trial Director, CaseMap, DISCO, and Everlaw.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Westlaw, and related legal technology.
• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred.