Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro PC is a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm specializing in representing victims of trucking collisions. With offices in El Paso, TX; Las Cruces, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Carlsbad, NM and Phoenix, AZ.
We are seeking an experienced Discovery Clerk to join our litigation team in our office at Phoenix, Arizona. This role is intended for a legal professional who has direct, hands-on experience managing discovery in personal injury litigation and who is comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Position Summary
The Discovery Clerk plays a critical role in the litigation process and works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to manage discovery from intake through trial preparation. This position is not entry-level and is best suited for candidates who already understand litigation workflows, discovery deadlines, and court filing procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Independently manage discovery tasks for assigned litigation cases
· Calendar, track, and proactively monitor discovery and trial deadlines to ensure compliance
· Conduct client meetings to obtain discovery responses, documentation, and supplemental information
· Draft discovery requests and responses in proper legal pleading format for attorney review
· Ensure discovery responses are complete, accurate, and timely served on all parties
· Maintain comprehensive and well-organized discovery files and indexes
· Communicate professionally and effectively with opposing counsel and legal staff
· Electronically file pleadings and discovery documents through applicable court e-filing systems
Qualifications & Requirements
· Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak fluently)
· Typing speed of 50+ words per minute with a high degree of accuracy
· Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex discovery matters independently
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
· Minimum of two (2) years of recent law office experience in personal injury litigation
· Demonstrated experience handling discovery matters without constant oversight
· Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
What We Offer
· Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
· Benefits package (health, vision and dental insurance; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; paid time off and sick leave)
· A professional, team-oriented work environment
· Long-term opportunity with a firm that values experience, collaboration, and accountability
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration. Applicants without prior personal injury law office experience will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Law office: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
