Litigation Paralegal - Business Law

Sandberg Phoenix is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our team!

Sandberg Phoenix is recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal with 5+ years’ experience in litigation supporting a team of attorneys in our business litigation practice for our St. Louis/Edwardsville office.

Why Sandberg Phoenix?
At Sandberg Phoenix, we believe the practice of law is more than just delivering high-quality legal work--it’s about being a true partner to our clients, providing exceptional legal services, and delivering real value. For 46 years, we’ve built a reputation for excellence and innovation in the legal field.

What we offer:

Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and mutual support.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Client-Centric Approach: Work with a firm that prioritizes client relationships and satisfaction.

You’ll love this job if:

You have passion for litigation work

You take pride in being organized

You are detail-oriented

You can have fun at work

You can be flexible

What you’ll do:

Assist attorneys in managing high-volume caseload of business litigation matters, including tracking case progress, deadlines, and court dates

Draft legal documents such as pleadings, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses

Review and analyze documents for relevance, privilege, and case strategy

Review, organize, and summarize various types records and other case-related documents

Accurately capture, record, and submit billable time entries daily in accordance with firm guidelines and deadlines

Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documents are filed accurately and timely

Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Effectuate and oversee service of legal process

General litigation support

Prepare exhibits and other materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

Trial attendance, as applicable

You should have:

4 Year Degree in Legal Studies or 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree with a Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints

Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors

Ability to review, organize, analyze, and summarize facts and documents

Excellent communication and writing skills

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products

Proficient in document management and case management software

Experience in Fiduciary Litigation & Municipal Law is helpful, but not required

Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally or nationwide, via private or public transportation to assist attorney in representing clients

Pay, perks and such:

Competitive benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, vacation, 401(k) plan, and paid parking or transportation allowance.

Paid day off for birthdays, office casual dress code, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Flexible work schedules and hybrid working environment.

Diversity and inclusion program with various affinity groups.

Salary range starting at $70,000 commensurate with experience.

Sandberg Phoenix is committed to an inclusive environment that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic to the extent protected by federal, state or local laws.

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