Case Management Intern Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The litigation paralegal provides support for all aspects of litigation cases and matters managed by both Partners and Associates. Primary responsibilities lie in the areas of document handling, file creation and management, database management, and trial preparation including organizing materials and schedules for lawyers and clients related to litigation matters. The Litigation Paralegal works under the direct supervision of the attorneys in the specific practice area on a day-to-day basis.
Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
Required Education & Experience

• Completion of either of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, or (b) one to five years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal;
  • AND, in addition to (a) or (b), Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 5+ years Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Experience in federal, state, and administrative litigation preferred.
• Relativity experience preferred, including advanced searching and data analytics.
• Law Firm experience preferred.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Paralegal (75%)
  • Participate in the entire life cycle of multiple cases/matters from inception to close.
  • Assist in monitoring and tracking case/matter progression.
  • Manage and organize all aspects of documents, files, and internal/external databases associated with each specific litigated case/matter.
  • Ensure that the case team has all necessary information available to them in a timely manner.
  • Maintain all physical elements of the case/matter in an organized, efficient, and accurate manner.
  • Provide both attorney(s) and client(s) with information necessary for litigation process, decision making, and review in a timely manner.
  • Conduct various document reviews, searches and factual research.
  • Draft discovery documents.
  • Manage/track document productions.
  • Prepare and organize exhibits for filing, depositions, hearings and/or trial
  • Docket court deadlines.
  • Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and/or trials.
  • Motion practice.
  • Court filings.
  • Anticipate attorney and client needs related to matters or cases under management.
  • Delegate effectively and as appropriate to Legal Administrative Assistants and support staff working on the case/matter.
  • Handle all communications, whether oral and written, in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that information is transferred in an accurate and thorough manner.
  • Act as a liaison among various internal departments, experts/consultants, as well as with outside vendors and/or agencies.
  • Meet billable hour requirement of 1550 per year.
• General and Administrative (25%)
• Time entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc.
• Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Minimal travel required, as necessary
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
EEO Statement
Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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