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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Average

$45,930

ANNUAL

$22.08

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Entry Level

$30,220

ANNUAL

$14.53

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Mid Level

$38,320

ANNUAL

$18.42

HOURLY

Expert Level

$70,320

ANNUAL

$33.81

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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

  • Sr Paralegal (Corporate) Remote, PST Hours
    Molina Healthcare    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 7 days    

    **Molina Healthcare** is hiring for a **Sr. Corporate Paralegal** . This position is remote and can be worked from a variety of locations within the US. This role will be working PST hours.

    **Highly Qualified Candidates Will Have The Following Experience:**

    + 5 to 7+ years’ experience as a paralegal.

    + Have corporate experience working in a highly regulated industry- IE, Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance, Energy, Banking, Pharmaceutical.

    + Be self-directed along with being able to work well in as a team.

    + Experience in a Corporate legal environment or Law Firm.

    **Job Summary**

    Assists attorneys in research activities and in the preparation of documents. Deals with highly confidential matters and may act as a source of organizational policies and procedures. Works both independently and under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, on a wide variety of managed care legal and other matters.

    **Job Duties**

    + Draft and prepare regulatory filings and other documents required by state and federal agencies.

    + Assist in responding to state audits and examinations.

    + Draft and maintain a variety of corporate documents including but not limited to company formation documents (e.g., name reservations, articles, bylaws, operating agreements), dissolutions, conversions, board and shareholder consents, resolutions, meeting minutes, foreign qualifications, fictitious business name filings, intercompany agreements, biographical affidavits, license renewals, annual reporting (assist with registered agent filings).

    + Assist the Deputy General Counsel with the preparation of holding company filings.

    + Research statutes and regulations for the many various jurisdictions, with an emphasis on health maintenance organizations, corporations, and LLCs, and holding companies.

    + Maintain multiple tracking charts (subsidiaries, officers and directors, intercompany agreements, licenses).

    + Provide overall support to health plans, health plan attorneys and staff.

    + Provide support for new business and proposal teams, as needed.

    + Provide support for mergers and acquisitions team, as needed.

    + Assist with the maintenance of Molina’s intellectual property (trademarks, logos, etc.); interact with trademark counsel and Marketing team.

    + Organize and maintain all substantive work products including correspondence, documents, filings, etc. in electronic file storage system.

    + Research historic and archived Legal department records as needed.

    + Possess a professional demeanor and the ability to establish a good rapport with state regulators.

    + Assist with other legal matters/provide general legal support.

    + Coordinate remote notarizations for executives and directors with inhouse notaries.

    **REQUIRED EDUCATION** : Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    **PREFERRED EDUCATION** : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

    **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES** :

    + 5-7 years’ experience as a paralegal, including at least 3 years of managed healthcare experience with an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace (multistate experience preferred).

    + Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel; document management systems (iManage if possible), Westlaw, Edge, or Chrome, Sharepoint sites.

    + Highly attentive to detail; able to handle large amounts of paperwork for a busy office; excellent organizational and time management skills; clear, concise, and logical writing style; interest in healthcare and healthcare law.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal and research skills. Accountable and dependable.

    + Knowledge of NAIC regulations and guidelines, state insurance departments’ websites and filing portals.

    **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE** : 8-10+ years as a paralegal, preferably in an in-house corporate environment, including at least 5 years of managed healthcare experience with an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace (multistate experience preferred). Works well with attorneys and paralegals, maintains a heavy workload, works well under pressure, is a team player; quickly and efficiently completes tasks and assignments. Accountable and dependable.

    **REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, ASSOCIATION** : Paralegal Certificate from an ABA qualified program.

    Key Words: Legal, Paralegal, Sr Paralegal, legal research, contract law, healthcare law, law, corporate law, healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, contract review, LexisNexis, iManage, contract drafting, Insurance Law, regulatory, regulation, agreements, agreement,

    To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

    Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

    Pay Range: $28.76 - $59.34 / HOURLY

    *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Paralegal
    Amentum    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 8 days    

    The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following:

    + Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program;

    + Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;

    + Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions;

    + Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks;

    + Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

    Qualifications:

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

    + Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.

    + Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful

    + Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.

    + Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.

    + Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

    + Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Real Estate Paralegal (Phoenix, AZ) (#3839)
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 14 days    

    Real Estate Paralegal (Phoenix, AZ) (#3839)

    We are seeking aParalegalin our Real Estate group to join our growing Phoenix office. As a valued team member, you are a critical part of Dorsey’s client service team, working collaboratively with lawyers and clients on an array of substantive client matters. Are you a strong communicator and enjoy working independently and with a team? If you are an experienced paralegal with commercial real estate and financing transactions experience and strong organizational skills, then we would appreciate hearing from you. This is a hybrid position, which will require at least 4 days/week in the office.

    In this role, you will:

    - Perform title and survey review for commercial real estate and finance transactions.

    - Communicate with attorneys, clients, local governmental units, title companies and surveyors.

    - Draft closing documents, signature documents, and title resolution documents.

    - Track transactions and coordinate closings.

    - Order and review title searches, surveys, zoning letters, and other real estate due diligence.

    - Form/Register entities, prepare UCC’s, and review zoning reports.

    - May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.

    What we’re looking for:

    - Bachelor’s degree or completion of paralegal program.

    - At least 2 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate preferred.

    - Knowledge of commercial real estate and finance transactions.

    - Strong oral and written communication skills.

    - Proven analytical ability, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

    - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

    - Ability to work overtime if needed.

    About Dorsey:

    Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide 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.)

    We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

    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.

    Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

    #LI-TC1

    #LI-Hybrid

    Office Location:

    Phoenix, AZ


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Paralegal (Patent Litigation)
    DLA Piper    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 14 days    

    DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

    **Summary**

    Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

    **Location**

    This position offers a Hybrid work schedule working at least three days in the office.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Support in all phases of patent litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal, and will include lead paralegal support at trials and hearings.

    + Assist with preparation for depositions, witness interviews, hearings, trials, and arbitration. This will include pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, discovery requests, and responses.

    + Review, organize, and maintain document databases for case tracking and discovery, and will require your coordination and management of large document collections and productions.

    + Utilize legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery, data rooms, and will work on document reviews and prepare privilege logs.

    + Support patent litigation, patent appeals, and contested proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

    **Skills**

    + Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

    + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

    + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    + Solid technical skills necessary to set-up, track and maintain matters

    + Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

    + Must have the ability and experience with conducting fact gathering and analyzing information

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

    **Preferred Requirements:**

    + Experience Patent Litigation

    + Strong experience in Relativity databases

    + Experience with U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) matters

    + Intellectual property rights (IPR)

    + Large firm experience

    + Trial experience

    + Paralegal Certificate

    **Minimum Education**

    + Bachelor's Degree

    **Certifications**

    + For California Paralegals: Must meet the California Paralegal Requirements.

    **Minimum Years of Experience**

    + 6 years of Paralegal experience

    **Essential Job Expectations**

    While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

    + Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

    + Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

    + Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

    + Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

    + Foster positive work relationships.

    + Comply with all firm policies and practices.

    + Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

    + Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

    + Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

    Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

    **Physical Demands**

    Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    **Work Environment**

    + Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

    **Disclaimer**

    The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

    **Application Process **

    Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.

    **Accommodation**

    Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com .

    Agency applications will not be considered.

    No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

    The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $43.37 - $68.95 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

    The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

    \#LI-Hybrid

    \#LI-KS1

    _DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._ Job applicant poster viewing center (https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) _._

    **DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive**

    Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

    **Get to Know Us**

    We invite you to learn more about us. Please visit the following pages for more information about DLA Piper.

    Laterals (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/laterals)

    Lateral Partners

    Law Students (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/law-students)

    Business Professionals

    **Recruitment Agencies:**

    Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal via the following link (https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/dlapiper/login.htmld?redirect=n) to review positions accepting agency submissions.

    _Lawyer Positions Only:_ If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Litigation Paralegal
    Alliance Defending Freedom    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
     Posted 15 days    

    Make a difference with us! At ADF, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose: to boldly stand and advance every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Please review our Statement of Faith to determine if your values align with ours.

    Locations: Lansdowne, VA / Scottsdale, AZ / Atlanta, GA

    Team Overview

    Our US Legal Advocacy team is dedicated to defending and advancing constitutional freedoms through strategic litigation. We collaborate closely to support our mission by providing exceptional legal expertise and advocacy in the courts.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Confidential Legal Support: Act in a confidential capacity to all ADF attorneys, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local rules for each case.

    + Legal Document Preparation: Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, motions, memoranda of law, briefs, orders, and other legal documents.

    + Research & Memoranda Drafting: Draft memorandum regarding research findings and verify the accuracy and formatting of citations (Bluebook, local court rules).

    + Discovery & Case File Management: Organize, index, and summarize Discovery materials, including Bates stamping, and maintain case file information in the litigation database and iManage.

    + Legal Monitoring & Research: Monitor the status of legislation and cases via PACER and perform legal research using Westlaw.

    + Special Projects & Supervision: Assist with special projects as needed and supervise legal administrative assistants when applicable.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.

    + 5+ years of advanced experience performing paralegal duties.

    Pay & Benefits

    At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

    dical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Specialist- IP Docketing
    Microchip Technology Inc    Chandler, AZ 85224
     Posted 16 days    

    Job Description:

    Microchip Technology Incorporated (“Microchip”) is seeking an experienced IP Docketing Specialist to help administer our growing patent portfolio. Microchip is a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, serving over 120,000 customers across various markets, including industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace, defense, communications, and computing. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support, dependable delivery, and quality.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Update and maintain Microchip’s electronic patent docketing database (Anaqua).
    Review and track incoming correspondence from outside counsel.
    Communicate with inside counsel and staff on patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution matters.
    Liaise with inventors throughout the patent prosecution process, including approval and filing of draft patent applications, proposed responses to official actions, and recommendations to file continuation/divisional applications, etc.
    Track deadlines for pending patent applications and issued patents, including relevant milestones and renewal fee windows.
    Instruct outside counsel and vendors accordingly.
    Generate various reports from the patent docketing database as requested.
    Process emails and requests received by the Legal Department.
    Support IP transfers, including gathering and recording necessary assignment documents and importing relevant data into the docketing database.
    Process invoices from patent prosecution, translation, and other vendors.
    Administer Microchip’s patent awards program.
    Perform other duties as assigned by Microchip’s General Counsel and IP Counsel.
    Requirements/Qualifications:

    Mandatory:

    Experience with patent docketing software (Anaqua preferred).
    Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
    Strong attention to detail.
    Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
    Proficiency in writing and proofreading for contextual, grammatical, and typographical errors.
    Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and inventors.
    Improvement and process-oriented mindset.
    Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
    Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), patent docketing database software, and video conferencing tools (Webex and Teams preferred).
    Preferred:

    Undergraduate degree.
    At least 7 years of experience with patent docketing and prosecution support.
    US, Foreign, and PCT filing experience.
    In-house experience.
    Litigation support experience.
    This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.
    Travel Time:

    0% - 25%
    Physical Attributes:

    Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
    Physical Requirements:

    See Physical Attributes
    Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


    Seniority Level

    Experienced (5+ years, non-manager)

    Field of Interest

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • In-House Immigration Paralegal
    U-Haul    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 18 days    

    Location:

    2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

    U-Haul International, Inc. seeks a full-time Immigration Paralegal with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join its Legal Team. The selected candidate will provide in-house paralegal assistance working together with the Legal Department, Human Resources, and it’s preferred outside counsel on U.S. and Canadian immigration and employment related matters.

    Responsibilities (duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities):

    + Manage a substantial workload from inception to resolution, focusing on employment-based immigration.

    + Assist the Company and candidates/employees with various immigration processes, including the preparation of petitions for non-immigrant visa categories.

    + Ensure compliance with work authorization requirements, including updating Section 3 of the I-9 form and assisting with related documentation and processes.

    + Assist with the preparation of various forms and support the coordination/organization of documents for PERM labor certification and visa applications.

    + Remain current on immigration related laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

    + Drafting correspondence to various government agencies (DHS, DOS, DOL).

    + Review applications for relief from removal, ensuring high-quality submissions.

    + Develop training material/courses as well as presenting information on new and/or upcoming laws to include immigration changes that may affect the day-to-day business operations.

    + Ensure company compliance is timely updated, and management is kept well-informed of any compliance changes. (i.e.: federal, immigration, state, and local regulation).

    + Work

    + Edit and finalize packets according to attorney instructions, ensuring all required evidence is included.

    + Respond promptly to USCIS's Request for Evidence, adhering to strict deadlines.

    + Communicate effectively with clients and management, providing clear explanations of case status and processes.

    + Uphold the company's ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.

    + Maintain and organize case files using our legal database for efficiency and meticulous organization.

    + Prepare filings according to company standards, contributing to our mission and objectives.

    Requirements:

    The ideal candidate will:

    + Have 3 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm, public, or corporate environment and be familiar with immigration matters and activities.

    + Be responsive, responsible, practical, proactive, organized, and detail oriented.

    + Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a strong work ethic; sound judgment; and good time management habits.

    + Work well both independently and as part of a team.

    + Enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment.

    + Triage and manage simultaneous time-sensitive matters.

    + Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

    + Bilingual a plus

    + Prior experience with Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and Legal Tracker are preferred, but not required.

    Education:

    + Associate Degree (or higher) or certificate in paralegal or legal studies or the equivalent in experience.

    U-Haul Offers:

    + Full Medical coverage

    + Prescription plans

    + Dental & Vision Plans

    + New indoor fitness gym

    + Gym Reimbursement Program

    + Registered Dietitian Program

    + Weight Watchers

    + Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

    + Career stability

    + Opportunities for advancement

    + Valuable on-the-job training

    + Tuition reimbursement program

    + Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

    + Business and travel insurance

    + You Matter Employee Assistance Program

    + Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

    + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    + 401(k) Savings Plan

    + Life insurance

    + Critical Illness/Group Accident

    + 24-hour physician available for kids

    + MetLaw Legal program

    + MetLife auto and home insurance

    + Mindset App Program

    + Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

    + LifeLock Identity Theft

    + Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

    + Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

    + U-Haul Federal Credit Union

    + Wellness Program

    U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

    U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Remote Litigation Paralegal,
    Carrington    Chandler, AZ 85286
     Posted 21 days    

    **Come join our amazing team !**

    Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for assisting the Legal Department with various contested or escalated matters in order to facilitate implementation of an appropriate and timely course of action. Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates.

    The target pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00

    **What you’ll do:**

    + Assist in reviewing pleadings prepared by outside counsel, including but not limited to, summons, complaints, affidavits, answers, motions, orders and judgments.

    + Assist in reviewing and preparing discovery responses and objections, timely obtaining executed verifications, and reviewing proposed redactions. Locate knowledgeable persons to help develop responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests.

    + Review and prepare responses to various written correspondence received in relation to contested matters.

    + Open and maintain matters in case management system, including but not limited to, analyzing complaints, investigating claims, retaining outside counsel where appropriate and providing outside counsel with requisite loan servicing and origination record.

    + Assist outside counsel with securing key personnel for mediations, depositions, and other events that require personal/telephonic appearance.

    + Maintain calendar for events requiring appearance by legal department staff and key deadlines.

    + Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, code sections, and analyze issues to prepare legal documents and memos.

    + Conduct factual research, gathering relevant information from a variety of resources, such as legal research sources, newspapers, libraries, police and fire departments, trade associations and the media.

    + Assist with case settlement by gathering and organizing data and information needed for settlement, preparing proposed requests for settlement approval, requesting settlement payments, reviewing settlement agreements and releases, and circulating agreements for signature.

    + Take lead in pre-claim title investigation/review, including reviewing title records, organizing documents and creating a chronology of facts, preparing and submitting written claims, securing response from insurer and preparing memos regarding submission of and response to claim and proposed course of further action.

    + Perform duties such as photocopying and scanning documents.

    + Serves as liaison between outside counsel, internal departments, and in-house attorneys when necessary and appropriate, including obtaining regular status updates.

    + Manage the intake and preparation of responses to Subpoenas.

    + Provide business units with monthly status of pending litigation, contested matters, or remediation of title issues.

    + Resolve routine legal issues under the direction of an attorney.

    + Prepare and maintain quarterly pre-litigation and litigation reports

    **What you’ll need:**

    + Good understanding of mortgage servicing and litigation.

    + Intermediate skills in MS Suite, Word, Excel required.

    + Strong writing and proofreading skills.

    + Ability to understand complex problems, pay close attention to details, and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

    + Ability to make decisions that have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside the immediate work unit.

    + Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints.

    + Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month).

    + Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy.

    + Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, audibly, and quickly.

    + Ability to accurately track and record time.

    + Associate’s degree from accredited college plus paralegal certification or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

    + Two (2) or more years’ experience working as a paralegal.

    + Two (2) or more years’ experience working in mortgage servicing

    **Our Company:**

    Carrington Mortgage Holdings is a holding company whose primary businesses include asset management, mortgages, real estate transactions and real estate logistics. Collectively, the businesses are vertically and horizontally integrated, and provide a broad range of real estate services encompassing nearly all aspects of single-family residential real estate transactions in the United States. Guided by a leadership team with a wealth of industry experience and guided by a consistent philosophy, Carrington maintains the necessary infrastructure to ensure stability and maximize value during any market cycle. We hope you’ll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit: www.carringtonhc.com .

    **What We Offer:**

    + Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.

    + Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.

    + Customized training programs to help you advance your career.

    + Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.

    + Educational Reimbursement.

    + Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit: carringtoncf.org.

    **Notice to all applicants: Carrington does not do interviews or make offers via text or chat**

    Carrington is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that applicants be considered for positions for which they qualify without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veterans status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected category. Carrington will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the company.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Litigation Paralegal
    Alliance Defending Freedom    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
     Posted 25 days    

    Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will.

    Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.

    Litigation Paralegal

    Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join us in our either our Lansdowne, VA, Scottsdale, AZ, or Atlanta, GA office. As a Paralegal, you are a vital part of the US Legal Advocacy Team. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Counsel. You will perform highly advanced and specialized legal assistant work. Work involves researching, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys with case management and working independently with minimal supervision.

    Your Essential Responsibilities:

    In this position, you will:

    + Act in a confidential capacity to all Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys

    + Know and understand federal, state, and local rules and ensure they are followed for each case

    + Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits

    + Prepare documents such as motions, memoranda of law, briefs, orders, and other legal documents

    + Draft memorandum regarding findings of research

    + Organize, index, and summarize Discovery materials; document numbering (“Bates” stamping)

    + Monitor the status of legislation and cases via PACER

    + Perform legal research in Westlaw

    + Check citations in briefs and other legal documents to determine the accuracy of quoted material

    + Check citations to determine the accuracy of citation format according to the Bluebook, local court rules, or other citation guidelines

    + Maintain case file information in the litigation database

    + Maintain documents in iManage

    + Assist with special projects as needed

    + May supervise legal duties of one or more legal administrative assistants, when applicable

    Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

    + You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

    Skills you need to succeed:

    Demonstrated proficiency in:

    + Strong legal research and analytical skills

    + Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

    + Excellent organizational skills

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

    Ability to:

    + Ability to professionally handle confidential information

    + Make sound decisions under demanding conditions

    + Work independently with minimal supervision

    + Maintain heavy litigation caseload

    Education and/or experience:

    + Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience

    + Requires 5+ years of advanced experience performing paralegal duties

    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH A COMPETITIVE

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO?

    We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 12 paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance

    Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Atlanta, GA


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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