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Title : Paralegal

Location : Arizona - Phoenix
Refer to Job # HMAJ722814

Paralegal Duties : The candidate will primarily supports attorneys with a busy practice with an emphasis on insurance defense litigation matters. Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements : The candidate should be High School Diploma or its equivalent. Should have 3+ years of prior paralegal experience in civil defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. Preferably have experience in healthcare litigation. Should have working knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Knowledge of operations, practices and procedures of civil litigation. Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures. Should have state and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience. Must have knowledge of how to bill time. Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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