What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Pierce Coleman PLLC?
Pierce Coleman, PLLC, a boutique employment and municipal law firm located in north Scottsdale is adding a Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant position to their team. To be considered, the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, particularly in civil litigation. If you are an experienced, self-motivated individual who is a team player, then we want you!
The firm is committed to equal opportunity employment. We welcome talented individuals with diverse areas of expertise and points of view to join our team. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces differences, promotes equality, and engenders mutual respect, thereby creating a culture of inclusion where everyone has the opportunity to excel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calendar and Docket Management.
- Prepare and file case documents, including pleadings, discovery and disclosure statements in state and federal courts, and correspondence.
- Organize, manage and prepare documents and other evidence for discovery, depositions, motions, briefs and trial.
- Assisting attorneys with civil litigation and misdemeanor criminal cases
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three or more years of civil litigation experience.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA Accredited Paralegal Program
- Ability to work independently and to multitask while demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw and other Internet database platforms
- Familiar with Federal and Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, ECR, Pacer and Turbo Court.
- Strong communication and time management skills and believe in being a team player.
- Experience using NetDocs a plus but not a requirement.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K plan and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements when applying.
**We are not working with outside recruiters at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person