Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

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Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery documents Coordinate and track written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission Schedule and assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings Prepare attorneys and clients for depositions and court appearances Organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and exhibits Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress and expectations Work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders

Demonstrated experience managing cases that have entered litigation Experience preparing cases for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines Exceptional organization and attention to detail Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with Needles, Filevine, or similar case management systems preferred Things You've Done in the Past Managed litigation deadlines and court calendars without missing critical dates Filed pleadings and litigation documents in state and federal courts Coordinated depositions, mediations, and expert witness schedules Drafted and responded to discovery requests and discovery-related correspondence Organized thousands of pages of medical records and supporting documents for litigation Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks Prepared settlement demand packages and litigation summaries Worked directly with clients throughout the litigation process while providing excellent customer service Maintained detailed case notes and documentation in case management software Protected confidential client information and ensured compliance with all ethical and legal requirements Preferred Experience Arizona personal injury litigation experience Experience handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases Experience working with expert witnesses, accident reconstructionists, and medical experts Experience supporting cases through mediation, arbitration, jury trial, or settlement conference