Paralegal

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

If you're a highly organized legal professional who takes pride in keeping cases on track and supporting attorneys at a high level, this opportunity could be an excellent fit. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to play a key role in managing litigation matters, coordinating deadlines, preparing legal documents, maintaining case files, and ensuring attorneys have the support they need to deliver exceptional client service.

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

Requirements

• Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation environment
• Knowledge of court filings, litigation procedures, and docket management
• 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 competing 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

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and has a strong eye for detail when handling court filings, document management, scheduling, and attorney support.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.