Current Positions

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Contract Paralegal: Estate Planning – East Valley firm has need for 3-4-month contract paralegal experienced in estate planning with exceptional transactional law skills.  Must have 3+ years as an Estate Planning paralegal, be knowledgeable of wills/trust/estate planning documents as well as probate procedures.  Ideal candidate will be tech savvy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite, have exceptional client relation skills, be comfortable in a paperless office, have strong oral and written communication skills and be a team player with a positive attitude.   Position is M-F, 8am - 5pm, in office at $25/hr.

Contract Paralegal: Employment - Paralegal needed to work for a public institution for 2-3 months on a contract position supporting general counsel. Experienced in EEOC, checking public records; filing with courts; drafting extensions / position statements; and pulling exhibits are a few of the needed skills.
Position is M-F, 8am - 5pm, in office at $24/hr.

Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant: Litigation - Camelback corridor firm searching for litigation legal assistant.  MUST be experienced in AZ litigation.  Ideal candidate will excel working with multiple attorneys; prepare legal documents and/or general correspondence; maintain files / calendars; schedule appointments / meetings, etc. Come and see if this prestigious firm is your next career opportunity!

Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant: Family Law – Experienced family law legal assistant needed for Camelback corridor firm.  Make a difference in the lives of clients going through a difficult time.  Duties include performing all functions for one attorney; preparing legal documents and/or general correspondence; maintain files / calendars; schedule appointments / meetings, etc.  This is a temp-2-hire position. Take a test drive and see if this firm is for you! Salary DOE on a t-2-h basis $22.25/hr. 

Temporary Legal Assistant & Paralegal Opportunities – The Morton Group has positions for Legal Assistants and Paralegals on temporary assignments.  Previous law office experience of 1+ year is required.  Looking to keep busy and make extra income? Call 602.279.5662 for more information or send resume to sue@mortongrp.com.

We are looking for Legal Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, and File Clerks for several temporary positions. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume!

All positions are full time, unless stating otherwise.

JO# 30163 - Paralegal: Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Litigation - North Phoenix boutique personal injury / civil litigation law firm seeks a full-time experienced Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have experience in Insurance Defense, managing both pre-litigation and litigation caseloads, and must be capable of handling a very busy desk. The role includes preparing complaints, discovery, disclosure (using templates), and plaintiff demand letters. This firm conducts trials throughout the year. Competitive pay ($35.00 per hour, based on experience). The position also offers great benefits, including health and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan with employer matching. Expected hours are 37.5 per week. Come be the glue that holds those suffering from injury together!

JO# 30162 – Paralegal: Commercial Litigation – East Valley firm is looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and supporting attorneys in complex litigation matters. The salary is $68K-$80K, depending on experience.  Outstanding benefits.  Come play ball with the pros!

JO# 30161 – IP Docket Specialist – Put your organization and customer service skills to work at this national law firm located in central Phoenix.  As an IP Docket Specialist, you’ll leverage your exceptional skills while managing a busy workload in a dynamic legal environment. We’re looking for candidates with several years’ experience in US and foreign patent or trademark docketing. This position involves receiving and processing intellectual property communications, managing deadlines using docket software, and collaborating closely with attorneys and staff. Legal experience in Intellectual Property is required. Competitive performance-based compensation package and comprehensive benefits from day one. Salary DOE.

JO# 30156 – Paralegal: Insurance Litigation – Central Phoenix firm seeks a skilled and detail-oriented paralegal to join their team, working closely with attorneys assisting in all phases of litigation.  If you have prepared medical chronologies/summaries/tables of information; prepared drafts of legal documents; enjoy communicating with clients, third parties and experts; organizing/maintaining case files; assisting in preparing for hearings/depositions/mediations/arbitrations/trials; maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information this is the right position for you.  Firm is looking for someone with an Associates or Batchelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, 2+ years’ experience as paralegal working in insurance defense, bad faith or plaintiff representation.  Ability to function in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.  Regular hours, but overtime may be required during peak times or trial preparation.  Occasional travel may be required.  Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, and paid time off. 

JO# 30155 – Paralegal: Personal Injury Litigation – Downtown client-centered firm seeks dedicated paralegal with personal injury experience of 3-5 years. MUST be knowledgeable in BOTH litigation and pre-litigation; Salary $90-100k; Great benefits including a hybrid work schedule. 

JO# 30157– Receptionist: Part-Time – If you love interacting with people and creating a welcoming environment, this law firm is looking for you!  Scottsdale law office is searching for a part-time receptionist (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 – 5:00) to take on this important role.  Primary responsibilities are to greet guests, answer inquiries, and direct visitors to the appropriate individuals or departments within the organization.  You will also assist legal assistants and paralegals with tasks as needed, as well as assist the HR department with duties.   Salary $20.00 per hour.

JO# 30158 – Legal Administrative Assistant: Litigation – Are you super organized and love everything in its place?  Then this Scottsdale firm wants to talk to you!  Candidate will have 5+ years litigation experience and will be supporting partner who does mediation and arbitration and assist two associates as need.  Duties include monitoring deadlines; corresponding with both clients and courts; preparing/formatting correspondence, briefs, pleadings, etc.; and assisting with expense reports/monthly billing.  Must have knowledge of federal, state, and appellate rules; MS Office/Adobe/iManage; strong communication/proofreading skills with the ability to manage time effectively.  Experience in construction litigation, arbitration and mediation is a plus. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. 

JO# 30141 – Paralegal: Corporate Real Estate - Paralegal with high level experience of corporate real estate leasing including closings, purchase agreements, abstracts, and amendments for North Phoenix firm.  Ideal candidate will investigate title and survey and solve identified issues; Review / interpret commercial real estate documents and recommend solutions; Draft/negotiate various documents including site acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions.  If you want to learn and work from the best, are a self-starter and want to have a high level of involvement in work, then this position is waiting for you! 100% of medical paid, Salary DOE.

JO# 30140 - Legal Assistant / Civil Litigation with Transcription - Detail oriented legal assistant needed to work for managing partner of central Phoenix law firm.  MUST have transcription experience, be able to e-file and calendar in various counties in Federal, District and State Courts. Full time $60K + Insurance and profit sharing.

JO# 30139 – Legal Assistant: Litigation/Intellectual Property – Experienced litigation legal assistant to work with Intellectual Property group in their fast-paced, deadline-driven North Scottsdale firm.  Ideal candidate will be a team player; have 3-5 years litigation experience; be detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills and excel at time management.  This position is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.  Duties will consist of preparation of memos, pleadings, and other documentation; entering conflict information; file pleadings, electronically or otherwise with both state and federal court systems; docketing of dates; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; maintain attorney calendars.  Salary is DOE with excellent benefits.

JO# 30134 – Paralegal: Estate Planning, Trust, Corporate – Mid-sized firm is looking to add to their team a skilled paralegal (5+ yrs experience) with dual capabilities to support their estate planning and corporate business planning groups.  This firm prides itself in providing high quality of work, being proficient in what they do and working together as a team!  Ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a strong work ethic; have excellent written and verbal communication skills; be a computer whiz; and exceptional with client care.  Duties can include docketing; drafting/reviewing documents (some complex); manage the funding of trusts; prepare/file tax returns; administer probate-related matters; assist with formation of entities; and maintain business entities.  Associates degree / paralegal certificate and/or bachelor's degree required.  Amazing benefits with salary commensurate with experience.

JO# 30124 – Legal Assistant/Paralegal: Family/Personal Injury – East Valley sole practitioner is looking to bring onto the team a go-getter ready to make a difference in people’s lives. Ideal candidate has strong attention to detail; performs research; drafts legal documents; has exceptional verbal and written communication skills; enjoys client contact/intake; is tech savvy and versed in attorney calendaring; maintains case files; and knowledgeable in the areas of family law and plaintiff personal injury. Benefits with a salary commensurate with experience.

Professional Receptionist for various positions in legal, high end construction companies and various other entities.  If you are a receptionist by profession, enjoy meeting and greeting people, have strong administrative and computer skills, we have several companies who would like to meet with you.  Send your resume and why you enjoy being the face of a company to: sue@mortongrp.com.  

Ready to make the first step? Please email sue@mortongrp.com your resume  today! Let's get you started on the right foot to a career in legal!