We seek a Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our Phoenix office. This role offers the chance to work on various civil litigation matters, primarily focusing on insurance defense, commercial litigation, and trust and estate litigation. We seek a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, complaints, disclosure statements, and discovery responses
• Manage discovery, including reviewing, summarizing, and organizing case materials
• Arrange and coordinate depositions, prepare clients for depositions, and interview witnesses
• Track court deadlines and ensure timely reporting to insurance carriers and self-insured clients
• Secure and summarize medical records and other key documents
• Provide general support to attorneys on assigned cases

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills with an ability to work independently and take initiative
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience in civil litigation is preferred but not required; candidates with a strong work ethic will be considered
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a professional and supportive work environment

Benefits:

• Competitive and based on experience, with discretionary bonus opportunities
• Firm-paid healthcare (employee-only coverage), vision, dental, and group life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance and employer-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and PTO based on tenure with the firm

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 148333 #post

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