Description
About us – AJ Law – Accident Justice, please see our website at https://accidentjustice.com
AJ Law, PLC, Accident Justice, a prestigious boutique personal injury law firm with its Litigation Office located at our Glendale location, in the 85301 area.
Our MISSION as a firm is guided by the idea that justice prevails when you have a committed, caring, and exceptional team working on your behalf. Here at AJ LAW, we strive to create an atmosphere where our clients feel represented and guided through the entire legal process. We are committed to working diligently for you through clear communication, collaboration, and careful execution. We provide you with the peace of mind that is needed through the challenging and intimidating legal process.
Our attorneys believe that experience, honesty, and integrity pave the way for successful outcomes in the courtroom. Our success is backed up by the exceptional one-on-one service that we provide to our clients each day. Here at AJ LAW, we care about you as a person, not a case. We believe any lawyer can file a suit or win a case if they have the right facts or the law on their side. But exceptional lawyers create a sense of security, that we are on your side 100% of the time and that we will work hard to win your case.
We are appreciative of our staff and provide a professional environment with many perks! While we work hard, we also dedicate time to show our true appreciation to our team, whether it’s a law firm paid family retreat, holiday events, or team lunches, because we know the best way to take care of our clients is to take care of our team. In addition, we offer when available based on workload the opportunity for staff to stop working at 12pm on Fridays with full-pay for the day.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will provide essential support to our attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. Your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and assisting with trial, arbitration, and deposition preparation.
The ideal candidate has strong writing and research skills, is familiar with document management systems, has up to date computer skills and has experience in personal injury, litigation, and Arizona law (may consider CA law experience).
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information
Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
Organize and maintain case files and documents
Assist with trial, mediation, and arbitration preparation, including preparing exhibits, binders, and witness lists
Interview clients and witnesses to gather information for cases
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions and hearings
Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts and clients as needed
Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, tracking case deadlines and maintaining calendars
Communicate with attorneys, insurance adjusters, experts, clients, legal assistants, all staff, and all work related contacts in a professional manner
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal
Working knowledge of medical terminology and personal injury law
Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures related to Arizona litigation
Proficiency in using document management systems such as Filevine or similar software
Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with multiple attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, office managers
Flexibility to shift work tasks based on deadlines, priorities, and case updates
Willingness to be a team player and help others succeed with you
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Case Management, Internet and typing
We offer competitive compensation based on experience and great benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic legal team and a positive work environment, apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you meet all of the qualifications, we may be willing to negotiate pay. Pay is dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic legal team and a positive work environment, apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you meet all of the qualifications, we may be willing to negotiate pay. Pay is dependent on experience, skills and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have FileVine experience?
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
litigation specific (paralegal): 5 years (Required)
Personal injury law: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
