Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.
OPPORTUNITY | Paralegal
Our Phoenix, AZ office is growing and actively seeking a full time Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 3 to 5 years paralegal litigation experience interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability that the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the associate(s) and/or partner(s):
· proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Arizona;
· excellent research and writing skills;
· work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
· ability to forecast and calendar court filings and docket deadlines;
· organize, prioritize and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail;
· provide excellent written and verbal communication;
· remain self-directed, self-motivated and effectively work under tight time constraints;
· ability to consistently create and deliver quality work products;
· demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
· iManage experience a plus.
· a Paralegal Certificate is not required, but preferred.
The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Knowledge of electronic filing requirements for Arizona state and federal courts
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and as part of a team
- Ability to forecast and calendar court filings and docket deadlines
- Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and ability to manage urgent tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under tight time constraints and remain self-directed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with PDF Maker, Nuance, or Adobe Pro
- Proficiency navigating the internet
- Paralegal certificate
- iManage experience
What We Do
Litchfield Cavo LLP began as a small firm of attorneys experienced in insurance and business defense matters. Today the firm has expanded across the country, with 25 offices and more than 250 lawyers, but our priorities haven’t changed—client service comes first. Our attorneys are committed to providing clients accessible, efficient and innovative solutions for a vast array of matters in the following practice areas: Appellate Practice, Bad Faith Claims, Business Litigation, Construction, Employment and Labor Law, Executive Liability, Financial Institutions, First-Party Property, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Products Liability, Professional Liability: Medical, Professional Liability: Non-Medical, Real Estate and Title Claims, Reinsurance, Toxic Tort, Trucking Liability, Worker's Compensation .
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