Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer is seeking a skilled paralegal to support civil defense litigation matters in a fast-paced environment. The role requires meticulous organization, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and proactive collaboration with attorneys, clients, and staff.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and discovery, maintaining case files, managing calendars and trial deadlines, and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience supporting civil litigation in a high-volume firm.
• Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports under attorney direction.
• Prepare and track subpoenas and other requests for information.
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files (physical and electronic).
• Monitor case progress and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including trial dates and discovery deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, coordinating materials, and organizing case files.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case development as needed.
• Review, organize, and summarize case-related documents and records.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and court personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing systems

Job description

About the role

The Paralegal in this role will support attorneys handling civil defense litigation matters. This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while working collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and staff in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports under the attorney's direction
• Prepare and track subpoenas and other requests for information
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files (physical and electronic)
• Monitor case progress and escape issues requiring attorney involvement
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including trial dates and discovery deadlines
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, coordinating materials, and organizing case files
• Conduct legal research and assist with case development as needed
• Review, organize, and summarize case-related documents and records
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and court personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment
• Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal certificate a plus

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