Litigation Paralegal - PHX

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is partnering with a confidential Phoenix law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff). This hybrid role supports complex plaintiff-side litigation from inception through trial and requires at least 3 years of paralegal experience.

The successful candidate will draft pleadings, manage e-filing, assist with discovery, and prepare trial materials while coordinating with attorneys and clients in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience is required.
• Experience supporting plaintiff-side litigation is required, class actions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and ECF filing systems.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and/or Westlaw.
• Excellent organizational, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and legal documents.
• Handle state, federal, and appellate court filings, including e-filing.
• Support all phases of discovery, including document review, production, privilege logs, redactions, and e-discovery.
• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Prepare materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial.
• Create trial notebooks, exhibit binders, and witness materials.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and document management systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients and other case stakeholders

Skills

Litigation experience

Plaintiff-side litigation

Legal research

Court procedures/ECF

Office software/Adobe Acrobat

Organizational & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff)

Compensation: $50,000 - $90,000 annually
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a confidential law firm in Phoenix, AZ, seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with strong plaintiff-side litigation experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting complex cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and prepare pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and legal documents

• Handle state, federal, and appellate court filings, including e-filing

• Support all phases of discovery, including document review, production, privilege logs, redactions, and e-discovery

• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis and Westlaw

• Prepare materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial

• Create trial notebooks, exhibit binders, and witness materials

• Maintain case files, calendars, and document management systems

• Communicate professionally with clients and other case stakeholders

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required

• Experience supporting plaintiff-side litigation required, including class action matters preferred

• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and ECF filing systems

• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation materials

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and/or Westlaw

• Excellent organizational, research, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule after training and onboarding

• Collaborative team culture with exposure to a variety of litigation matters

• Opportunity to support complex litigation through all stages of the case lifecycle

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, and bonus eligibility.

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Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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