What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Davis Miles, PLLC?
Davis Miles, PLLC, is one of the top-ranked law firms in Arizona. We have built a highly innovative legal team driven by excellence, accountability, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
We are seeking a Paralegal with 3 years experience in litigation and familiarity with Federal and State rules. The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter and must be able to multi-task and work independently. This position is a full-time, in-office position, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Draft pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications and briefs
· Calendar and monitor court dates and manage client information
· Communicate and obtain information from clients
· Assist in trial preparation to include the preparation of trial notebooks
· Manage attorney’s calendar
· Manage and organize discovery
· Schedule consultations
· Ensure clients receive a positive experience
· Help other departments as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Strong drafting skills for pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Knowledge of litigation procedures
· Knowledge of technical legal terms
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Strong work ethic and organizational skills with special attention to detail and ability to operate under pressure
· Able to leverage technology to work efficiently
· Paralegal Certification a plus!
Salary : $28 - $34