Paralegals Litigation Defense

Lewis Brisbois is a national firm with 50+ offices and approximately 1,600 attorneys. Our Phoenix office is seeking experienced litigation paralegals with a minimum of five years experience. We have two positions available, Healthcare Litigation Paralegal and General Litigation Paralegal. Please submit your resume with a cover letter and specify which position you are applying for. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, all resumes will remain confidential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned in addition to

those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position:

· Billable requirement of 1,600 hours per year

· Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development and management

· Review and organize all records, documents and deposition testimony to ensure completeness of all file materials – extensive document management

· Draft correspondence, discovery, discovery responses, mediation and arbitration briefs, pleadings, motions, and reports upon request of attorney

· Contact opposing counsel when discovery responses are not timely provided

· Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions and records

· Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare notices and subpoenas as needed

· Coordinate with parties, witnesses and experts regarding interviews and meetings, including taking written statements if needed

· Coordinate and attend site and document inspections, as required

· Review all documents being produced for any privileged information and prepare privilege logs, as necessary

· Attend team calendar meetings and make sure that all individuals involved in any case are aware of all calendar items

· Schedule and notice IMEs

· Conduct research through the library – both manual and electronic, as needed

· Assist in the preparation of the case for trial by drafting and preparing pre-trial documentation, including opening statements, jury questionnaires, jury instructions, and motions in limine; contacting witnesses and preparing subpoenas as necessary; prepare attorney trial notebooks, as well as witness/exhibit binders