Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

The Husband & Wife Law Team; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Husband & Wife Law Team is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ. You will support attorneys through all stages of personal injury litigation, from filing through resolution, handling deadlines, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience and are proficient with case management systems like Needles or Filevine.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience managing cases that have entered litigation.
• Experience preparing cases for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines.
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery documents.
• Coordinate written discovery and track requests for production and admission.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings; prepare attorneys and clients for appearances.
• Organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and exhibits.
• Communicate with clients regularly regarding case progress and expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Needles

Filevine

Job description

About Us

We’re The Husband & Wife Law Team, and for nearly 30 years we’ve been fighting for people who’ve had their lives turned upside down. We don’t just handle cases, we change lives. And now, we need a paralegal who’s ready to jump in and make a real difference.

About The Role

Our litigation team handles complex personal injury matters, including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death cases, trucking accidents, and other high-exposure claims. As a Litigation Paralegal, you'll work closely with attorneys to move cases through the litigation process from filing through resolution.

This role requires prior experience supporting personal injury litigation cases that have proceeded into active litigation. You should be comfortable managing court deadlines, coordinating discovery, preparing for depositions, supporting mediations, and assisting with trial preparation.

You’ll also join a team of highly engaged legal support professionals who provide extensive support with opening cases, records and bills requests, liens, settlements, and disbursements, allowing you to focus on litigation strategy and client advocacy.

What You'll Do

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery documents
• Coordinate and track written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Schedule and assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings
• Prepare attorneys and clients for depositions and court appearances
• Organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and exhibits
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress and expectations
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience
• Demonstrated experience managing cases that have entered litigation
• Experience preparing cases for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial
• Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate client service approach
• Experience with Needles, Filevine, or similar case management systems preferred

Things You've Done in the Past

• Managed litigation deadlines and court calendars without missing critical dates
• Filed pleadings and litigation documents in state and federal courts
• Coordinated depositions, mediations, and expert witness schedules
• Drafted and responded to discovery requests and discovery-related correspondence
• Organized thousands of pages of medical records and supporting documents for litigation
• Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks
• Prepared settlement demand packages and litigation summaries
• Worked directly with clients throughout the litigation process while providing excellent customer service
• Maintained detailed case notes and documentation in case management software
• Protected confidential client information and ensured compliance with all ethical and legal requirements

Preferred Experience

• Arizona personal injury litigation experience
• Experience handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
• Experience working with expert witnesses, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts
• Experience supporting cases through mediation, arbitration, jury trial, or settlement conference

Why Join Us?

We’re not your typical law firm. We’ve been named a Top Workplace and a Great Place to Work® year after year because we actually care about our team. We celebrate wins, support each other, and give back to the community. Plus, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and plenty of appreciation.

What We Offer

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a real impact. We’re a family-run firm that’s been helping people through life’s toughest moments for nearly 30 years. Here, you’ll do meaningful work with a team that feels like family.

Want to see what we’re all about? Check out our culture and values at:

https://husbandandwifelawteam.com/join-our-team