Position Summary Ogletree Deakins' Phoenix, AZ office has an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its national labor and employment practice. In this role, the Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney. Essential Functions • Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters • Summarizes complex legal documents • Organizes and indexes case files • Determines and calendars deadlines • Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision • Files pleadings with court clerk • Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints • Drafts a variety of legal documents • Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file • Prepares for mediations and trials • Assists Attorneys at trial • Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions • Communicates with witnesses and experts • Scheduling • Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner Requirements • Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university • 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice • Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Brooklyn Butler at [email protected] with "Paralegal - Phoenix" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. Firm Overview With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.