Litigation Paralegal- 3572260
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85004
Salary/Payrate: $80,000 plus paid parking and excellent benefits
Work Environment: 100% Onsite
Term: Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired
Job Description:
A well-established and growing law firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking
a full-time, experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant
to support its Estate, Trust, and Probate Litigation (Estate
Controversy) practice. This is a litigation-focused role with
some administrative responsibilities, offering the opportunity to
work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving
significant client interaction.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail,
excellent administrative and communication skills, and the
ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment. Candidates must be proactive,
adaptable, and able to exercise sound judgment and initiative
while supporting attorneys and contributing to overall team
efforts.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive litigation support throughout all phases
of a case
* Draft, revise, and manage pleadings, motions, and discovery
* Assist with trial preparation
* Handle e-filing in Arizona state courts (eFileAZ); federal
filing experience is a plus
* Maintain docketing and calendaring (CompuLaw)
* Manage case files and documents (PerfectLaw, SharePoint)
* Coordinate and support significant client interaction
* Assist with additional administrative and project-related tasks
as needed
Qualifications
* 5+ years of litigation experience in Arizona required
* Strong experience with case management, calendaring, and
e-filing
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with
docketing and document management systems strongly preferred
* Ability to work independently while supporting multiple
attorneys
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Note: eDiscovery/database experience (Relativity, Everlaw, etc.)
is not required.
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary starting at $80,000+, commensurate with experience
* Quarterly bonus opportunities
* Billable requirement of approximately 80 hours/month (varies
based on administrative workload)
* Flexible start and end times within standard office hours (8:00
AM – 5:00 PM)
* Full benefits package, including paid parking