Litigation Defense Paralegal - Hybrid/Remote

Zerega Consulting is assisting a leading global law firm with a highly regarded insurance defense and litigation practice in its search for an experienced Litigation Defense Paralegal. This position will support a dynamic Partner and an active litigation practice in Arizona.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation paralegal who enjoys substantive case involvement and working closely with an experienced trial attorney. The practice focuses primarily on personal injury defense and insurance defense matters. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing cases through discovery, investigation, and trial.

The position offers significant flexibility. Candidates may work fully remote, on a hybrid schedule, or in the Scottsdale office.

Responsibilities

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• Provide substantive litigation and trial support to a Partner handling personal injury defense and insurance defense matters
  
• Prepare subpoenas for medical records and other case-related documentation
  
• Track outstanding records and subpoenas and proactively follow up through completion
  
• Maintain and track disclosure statements, initial disclosures, litigation deadlines, and other case requirements
  
• Assist with written discovery, document production, and discovery responses
  
• Review medical records and prepare medical summaries and chronologies
  
• Provide investigative and factual case support
  
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
  
• Organize exhibits, records, and other materials needed for trial
  
• Maintain organized case files and ensure deadlines and outstanding items are proactively addressed
  
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed
  
• Work closely with the Partner to anticipate case needs and keep an active litigation caseload moving forward
  

Qualifications

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• Minimum of five years of litigation defense paralegal experience (plaintiff experience not preferred)
  
• Insurance defense and/or personal injury defense litigation experience strongly preferred
  
• Trial preparation and trial support experience preferred
  
• Experience preparing and managing medical record subpoenas
  
• Strong experience with discovery and disclosure requirements
  
• Ability to review and summarize medical records and prepare medical chronologies
  
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage a busy caseload
  
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate attorney and case needs
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

Why Consider This Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to join a prominent global law firm with a sophisticated insurance and litigation practice while working directly with a dynamic Partner on active matters.

The role also provides an exceptional level of flexibility. The successful candidate may work fully remote, hybrid, or in office, with Scottsdale office space available for those who prefer it.

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned legal recruiting and consulting firm specializing in the placement of attorneys and legal professionals nationwide. xhqgsiq

Benefits:

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• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Work from home
  

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Schedule: Fully Remote, Hybrid, or In Office

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000, depending on experience