Defense Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

We are looking for a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support a busy defense litigation practice in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is well suited to someone who can manage deadlines, coordinate case activity, and partner closely with attorneys throughout the life of a matter. The ideal candidate brings prior litigation support experience, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to work independently while keeping multiple cases moving forward.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines, filings, hearings, and other case-related dates to help ensure matters stay on track.
• Prepare, organize, and file legal documents using applicable court platforms, including Arizona e-filing tools and related case management systems.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, and other case events by working with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and outside parties.
• Assist attorneys with case development by organizing records, tracking discovery, and helping manage information needed for active defense matters.
• Support trial and hearing preparation through document management, exhibit organization, and deadline follow-up.
• Handle day-to-day case administration with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong follow-through.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role supporting defense litigation matters.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including discovery support and trial preparation activities.
• Experience managing calendaring and docketing responsibilities in a litigation environment.
• Familiarity with Arizona court filing systems, including AZ TurboCourt, and comfort learning related legal technology platforms.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate depositions and other case-related proceedings efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines across multiple active files.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal support staff.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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