Litigation Paralegal Assistant: Case Management & Discovery

Justia; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K / Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Snell & Wilmer, based in the Phoenix office, seeks a Paralegal Assistant to support the Litigation practice by managing case files, assisting with discovery, and coordinating with attorneys and staff.

The role involves handling document review, ensuring quality control, and performing legal research in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and ABA-accredited paralegal certificate (or a combination of education and experience).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with accuracy in work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, proactive, and able to work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Case and document management: organize and maintain case files and ensure accessibility.
• Litigation support: assist in discovery, trial prep, and case management tasks.
• Quality control: perform thorough checks for accuracy and compliance.
• Legal research and analysis: review case law, statutes, and precedents.
• Client and team coordination: maintain relationships with attorneys and staff.
• E-discovery and compliance: support e-discovery and procedural requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Independence & Initiative

Education

Baccalaureate degree and ABA-accredited 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 agenerousbenefits packagestarting 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.Snell & Wilmer values the principles ofDiversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.