Case Assistant

Bowman and Brooke • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bowman and Brooke LLP
is a national product liability trial firm of over 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. The firm recently surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone eager, enthusiastic, and anxious to start their career in the legal profession. As a case assistant, you will work directly with our paralegals and attorneys in fast-paced, high exposure litigation. This position is the perfect stepping-stone to becoming a case-handling paralegal.

Requirements

• Top candidates will possess excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) to create and format documents
• Well-developed customer service skills (internal and external)
• A “can do” attitude with a positive approach to each task – no matter the task
• Communicates effectively and shares ideas.
• Solid grammar and punctuation skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability and affinity for adapting with various personalities and work styles
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience in a professional office setting required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to paralegals and attorneys throughout the life cycle of a case including:
• All phases of case preparation including attendance at trial
• Compile, analyze and summarize data
• Prepare and maintain production logs, witness and records charts, databases, exhibits and summaries of case information
• Perform case and file management including maintenance of file inventory, directing documents to appropriate files and subfiles, preparing paper and electronic documents for trial and closing files
• Maintain open communication with other case team members keeping them informed about the status of activities, due dates and tasks on each file
• Maintain generic files, inventories and databases associated with these files

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid time off, and more.
• Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees