Job Description:
Scottsdale, AZ | Remote, Hybrid or In Office
$80,000 to $95,000, depending on experience
Zerega Consulting is assisting a leading global law firm with a highly regarded insurance and litigation practice in its search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a dynamic Partner and busy litigation practice in Arizona.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who enjoys being substantively involved in cases and working closely with an active trial attorney. The practice consists primarily of personal injury and insurance defense matters, and the successful candidate will play an important role in managing cases through discovery, investigation and trial.
The position offers significant flexibility. Candidates may work fully remote, hybrid or in office, with office space available in Scottsdale.
Responsibilities
• Provide substantive litigation and trial support to a Partner handling personal injury and insurance defense matters
• Prepare subpoenas for medical records and other case related documentation
• Track outstanding records and subpoenas and proactively follow up through completion
• Maintain and track disclosure statements, initial disclosures and litigation deadlines
• Assist with written discovery, document production and discovery responses
• Review medical records and prepare medical summaries and chronologies
• Provide investigative and factual case support
• Assist with deposition, hearing and trial preparation
• Organize exhibits, records and other materials needed for trial
• Maintain organized case files and ensure deadlines and outstanding items are proactively addressed
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel and other parties as needed
• Work closely with the Partner to anticipate case needs and keep an active litigation caseload moving forward
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Insurance defense and/or personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
• Trial preparation and trial support experience preferred
• Experience preparing and managing medical record subpoenas
• Strong experience with discovery and disclosure requirements
• Ability to review and summarize medical records and prepare medical chronologies
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage a busy caseload
• Proactive approach and ability to anticipate attorney and case needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a prominent global law firm with a sophisticated insurance and litigation practice while working directly with a dynamic Partner on active litigation matters. The role also offers an exceptional level of flexibility. The successful candidate may work fully remote, hybrid or in office, with Scottsdale office space available for those who prefer it.
Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000, depending on experience.
