Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Litigation Paralegal
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our construction defect and civil litigation practice groups. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience and must be extremely organized and self‑motivated.
Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including pre‑trial preparation, summarizing medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work‑up.
This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office 3 days per week. Therefore you must live in the greater Phoenix area – no exceptions.
Requirements
Must possess a paralegal certificate
Professional and pleasant demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
Ability to multi‑task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e‑Copy, PDF conversion
Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre‑trial documents
Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
Assemble chronologies of key documents
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co‑defendants
Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Requires the ability to work 40 hours a week M‑F 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Reliable with excellent attendance
Benefits
A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
A flexible work from home policy
Referral program
Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
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Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including pre‑trial preparation, summarizing medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work‑up.
This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office 3 days per week. Therefore you must live in the greater Phoenix area – no exceptions.
Requirements
Must possess a paralegal certificate
Professional and pleasant demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
Ability to multi‑task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e‑Copy, PDF conversion
Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre‑trial documents
Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
Assemble chronologies of key documents
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co‑defendants
Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Requires the ability to work 40 hours a week M‑F 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Reliable with excellent attendance
Benefits
A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
A flexible work from home policy
Referral program
Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
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