Litigation Paralegal: Organized Case & Calendar Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with case management, deadlines, and document preparation. You will open new matters, manage calendars, and assist with filings and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proofreading, organization, and frontline support for billing and confidential information, delivered with professionalism and discretion to ensure excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation environment.
• Knowledge of court filings, docket management, and litigation procedures.
• Experience preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Familiarity with ECF filing systems and electronic document management.
• Strong proofreading, organization, and document formatting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing, and legal technology tools.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Professional client service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and organize new litigation matters, including conflict checks and file setup.
• Manage case calendars, docket reports, deadlines, and active case lists.
• Support attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Handle ECF filings and maintain accurate case records.
• Process and organize incoming mail, emails, and case-related communications.
• Maintain electronic files and document management systems for easy retrieval.
• Convert, redact, and manage PDF documents as needed.
• Coordinate service of documents, courier deliveries, and follow-up tracking.
• Communicate with clients and assist with information requests as directed by attorneys.
• Track attorney time entries and assist with billing-related processes.

Skills

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Billing support

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

ECF filing systems

Electronic document management

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with case management, deadlines, and document preparation. You will open new matters, manage calendars, and assist with filings and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proofreading, organization, and frontline support for billing and confidential information, delivered with professionalism and discretion to ensure excellent client service.