Trial Paralegal (Phoenix, AZ) (#5002)
We are seeking aTrial Paralegalto join our Phoenix office. As a paralegal, you are a critical part of Dorsey's client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel, and clients on an array of substantive client matters. Are you a talented and driven individual with excellent communication and organizational skills with solid experience in healthcare litigation? If you thrive in a role that supports all phases of litigation, from pleadings and discovery through trial and appeal, we would appreciate hearing from you. This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires four weekly in-office days.
In this role, you will:
Assist attorneys with litigation processes from pre-trial through post-trial procedures, including document analysis, legal theories and strategies, factual and legal research, trial preparation and attendance.
Apply in-depth knowledge of legal procedures, electronic discovery and document management, terminology, and activities to paralegal tasks.
Manage large volumes of documents and data, working as a team with litigation support and data processing vendors and attorneys.
Locate and review information applicable to a particular case, person, or subject through online research or document reviews.
Review, organize, hyperlink and maintain document databases and spreadsheets for case tracking, discovery, and document production.
Draft original correspondence and materials for communication under attorney's signature. On a limited basis, draft original correspondence, within the ethical boundaries of a paralegal position, to various parties and clients for own signature.
Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information. Communicate findings to attorney; communicate as agent of attorney.
Fact cite-check and proofread briefs and legal documents.
Prepare, send and track subpoenas.
Work effectively as a team with staff and attorneys to collaborate and provide exceptional and efficient client service.
Organize, monitor, and maintain multiple projects, as needed.
May perform other duties not listed above.
What we're looking for:
Significant experience handling cases involving large document sets.
Experience working with litigation support software programs like NUIX, Relativity, Concordance, and Disco.
Familiarity with AI review and AI litigation support systems.
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of detailed tasks.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and data manipulation.
Experience with preparation related to hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations.
Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines both individually and in a team environment.
Experience with bankruptcy court procedures is a plus.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through June 15, 2026.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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Office Location:
Phoenix, AZ
