Litigation Paralegal Assistant

Snell & Wilmer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K/profit sharing

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Vacation time

Personal time

Sick time

Job summary

Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Paralegal Assistant to support Paralegals and Attorneys in the Litigation group. Responsibilities include organizing case files, assisting with discovery, trial preparation, and overall case management across all litigation phases. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. in the office. A BA/BS and ABA-certified paralegal credential (or equivalent) are required along with strong attention to detail and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program (or a combination of education and experience)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently with supervision and seek help when needed

Responsibilities

• Case & Document Management: Organize and maintain case files
• Litigation Support: Assist in discovery, trial preparation, and case management
• Quality Control: Conduct quality checks on legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Legal Research & Analysis: Review case law, statutes, and precedents
• Client & Team Coordination: Maintain relationships with attorneys, paralegals, staff
• E-Discovery & Compliance: Support e-discovery efforts and procedural rules

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Independence & Initiative

Education

Baccalaureate degree and ABA-certified paralegal certificate

Job description

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Litigation Paralegal Assistant Job Details

Snell & Wilmer is seeking a Paralegal Assistant to provide essential support to Paralegals and Attorneys within the Litigation practice group in the Phoenix office. This role involves assisting with complex litigation matters, maintaining case files, and ensuring smooth case management throughout all phases of litigation.

The hours for this position are from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Case & Document Management: Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible
• Litigation Support: Assist in discovery, trial preparation, and case management, including document collection, review, and production
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards
• Legal Research & Analysis: Assist in reviewing case law, statutes, and legal precedents relevant to commercial litigation
• Client & Team Coordination: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to facilitate seamless case progression
• E-Discovery & Compliance: Support e-discovery efforts, ensuring adherence to local and state rules of civil procedure

Experience And Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program (or a combination of education and experience)
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to produce high-quality, error-free work
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time Management: Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Independence & Initiative: A self-starter who can work independently with appropriate supervision while proactively seeking assistance when needed

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day.

The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 401K/profit sharing
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off including vacation time
• personal time
• sick time where appropriate

Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.