Paralegal II

Paralegal II - Insurance Defense / Litigation
6-Month W2 Contract
$50/hour

Position Overview

Our client, a leading insurance organization, is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to support insurance defense litigation matters in Glendale, Arizona. This role involves complex legal file management, litigation support, legal research, and trial preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review legal files and draft litigation documents including:
  • Discovery responses
  • Motions and pleadings
  • Trial documents
  • Jury instructions
• Calculate and track statutory deadlines to ensure timely compliance with court requirements.
• Manage a higher-volume and more complex caseload than entry-level paralegal positions.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and law library resources on matters involving:
  • Civil procedure
  • Personal injury
  • Subrogation
• Perform detailed fact-finding investigations and provide comprehensive legal analyses to staff attorneys.
• Conduct insured/client interviews for discovery and case development purposes.
• Assist attorneys with:
  • Trial preparation
  • Arbitration and mediation readiness
  • Evidence organization
  • Coordination with retained experts
• Handle administrative and legal support duties including:
  • Subpoena follow-up
  • Law library maintenance
  • Document notarization
• Maintain compliance with mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience supporting litigation and insurance defense matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and legal documentation.
• Experience with Westlaw or similar legal research platforms.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

PrideGlobal offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental coverage (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Legal support services
• Auto, home, and pet insurance
• Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Fair Chance Employment

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and local ordinances.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities. Please contact us if you require assistance during the hiring process or in performing job functions.

Additional Notice (San Francisco Applicants Only)

In compliance with the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, written notice of lactation accommodation rights will be provided upon hire or upon request.