Job Summary
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.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values your expertise and dedication, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Sandberg Phoenix legacy.
You’ll love this job if:
- You have passion for litigation work
- You take pride in being organized
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:
At Sandberg Phoenix we pride ourselves on living our values each day and it shows—we were awarded first place as one of St. Louis’ Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025 and runner-up in 2026. We are continually improving to recruit and retain top talent – from our interview process to our Sandberg Scoop sessions with our CEO, culture is at the heart of everything we do.
- We offer competitive benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, vacation, 401(k) plan, and paid parking or transportation allowance.
- We also offer some unique benefits, including paid day off for birthdays, office casual dress code, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- We offer flexible work schedules and are currently working in a hybrid working environment.
- We value individuality and diversity. Our affinity groups, including our Diversity Committee, our Women’s Committee and our Community Connections Committee, allow our members to get involved, get to know one another, and make a difference using their unique talents.
- Salary range starting at $70,000 commensurate with experience.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference:
Apply online at www.sandbergphoenix.com – Career Opportunities or send resume and cover letter to: [email protected], or fax to 314-241-7604 or mail to Recruitment: Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., 701 Market Street, 6th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101.
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.
