Litigation Paralegal

Permanent Placements is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with the option to work out of our client's Phoenix office on a hybrid basis (3 days in, 2 WFH). We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary

:Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience complex civil litigation, including matters involving product liability, construction defect, transportation and personal injury defense, who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures

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Duties and Responsibilitie

• s:Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlemen
• t.Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document production
• s.Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admission
• s.Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege log
• s.Prepare attorneys for deposition
• s.Research, vet and engage with subject matter expert
• s.Monitor deadlines for responses and timelines
• s.Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorney
• s.Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media researc
• h.Trial preparation- prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessar
• y.Attend trial as necessar

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Qualifications and Prior Experien

• ce:A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience is requir
• ed.Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate is a pl
• us.Experience reviewing/digesting medical records. Ideally have experience putting together medical chronologi
• es.Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, PowerPoint software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, iManage and E-filing experience in both State and Federal Court syste
• ms.Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written informati
• on.Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoi
• nt.Knowledge of complex litigation. Will work on matters pertaining to auto accidents, employment law, premise liability, and/or legal malpractice defense litigati
• on.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillful
• ly.Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quali
• ty.Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goa
• ls.Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environme
• nt.Maintains confidentiali
• ty.Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitmen