Litigation Paralegal

About GM LLP: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding in 1981, Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and offices across the United States. We are ranked among American Lawyer’s Am Law 200, as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015. Our firm was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality legal services at the highest value for our clients. Each of our clients is unique and so are their legal needs. We believe no one size fits all for professional services. Our lawyers offer flexible and creative solutions to meet our clients’ respective needs. Our mission is to understand the challenges our clients face, build collaborative relationships and craft solutions with a focus on strategic goals.
Overview:
Greenspoon Marder LLP has an exciting opportunity in our Scottsdale office for a Paralegal! We are looking for a top notch Litigation Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience supporting a Business or Commercial Litigation practice. This is a standard, full-time position and benefit eligible! Please see below regarding more details for the Litigation Paralegal Position.
Responsibilities: Your Litigation Paralegal Duties and Responsibilites:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court

• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research for large volume cases
• Cite-check and edit legal documents
• Maintain and use document, transcript, and work product databases
• Prepare for depositions, i.e., prep. binders, exhibits, and all other discovery related tasks
• Conduct legal research and write concise memoranda to summarize results
• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines
• Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, i.e., exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives
• Assist with trial site preparation and attend trials
• Assist with case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of client information

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Competencies: *

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and the ability to conduct Internet research
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Flexibility for unscheduled overtime as needed

Qualifications: Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of litigation and trial experience, required
• Experience with CM/ECF, Pacer, ECR Online and Arizona Turbocourt, required

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Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._*

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Location: 8585 E Hartford Dr,Suite 700, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Job Type: Full-time