Paralegal
TEEMA
Phoenix, AZ
Title: Paralegal
Location: Phoenix, AZ (North Phoenix/I-17 Corridor) – 100% Onsite
Compensation: $35.00 – $37.00 per hour
The Opportunity Are you a detail-oriented Paralegal with a passion for supporting our nation's military and veterans? We are seeking an urgent, 6-month temporary Senior Paralegal to join a sophisticated legal department. This is a mission-critical role where your writing skills directly impact the lives of beneficiaries. You will provide high-level support for transactional functions, research, and critical legal correspondence.
Key Responsibilities
Expert Correspondence: Draft professional, empathetic, and legally sound letters to beneficiaries regarding claim appeals and denials.
Contract Administration: Prepare and draft form contracts and legal memoranda for attorney review.
Compliance Tracking: Rigorously track deadlines imposed by law and regulation, ensuring all internal stakeholders meet filing and response requirements.
Legal Research: Conduct thorough research and prepare business communications that align with Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
Transactional Support: Provide administrative and functional support to the legal team to ensure seamless department operations.
Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of passing a 7–10 year Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Certification: Paralegal Certificate (completed or currently in progress).
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of Paralegal experience, with a specific focus on appeals and denials.
Communication: Exceptional legal writing skills with the ability to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and clarity.
Technical Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong administrative scores in typing WPM and 10-key.
Note: Candidates will be required to provide legal writing examples and skills testing scores upon submittal.