Job Description
Litigation Paralegal
Our client, a well established mid sized Dallas law firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal to support continued growth following the addition of multiple attorneys. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Company Profile
Established, respected Dallas law firm
Handles high profile and complex litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants
Downtown Dallas office
Litigation Paralegal Role
Support 2 partners and 1 to 2 associates handling commercial litigation matters
Provide litigation support from case intake through trial
Assist with coverage during a teammate's maternity leave while assuming a permanent long term position with assigned attorneys
Scan and organize documents within the firm's document management system
Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
Prepare and file documents in both Texas State and Federal Courts
Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
Conduct case law and factual research
Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents for attorney review
Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors to build and maintain case databases
Organize and maintain case files and litigation materials
Schedule depositions, meetings, appointments, and court proceedings
Perform general litigation support including scanning, copying, mailing, and document production
Litigation Paralegal Background Profile
4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment (6+ years preferred)
Strong experience handling litigation matters from intake through trial
Current Texas litigation experience with working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with Texas State and Federal eFiling
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, EFile Texas, and Adobe Acrobat
Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
Experience with Trial Director and eDiscovery platforms preferred but not required
Excellent legal research, organization, and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced litigation practice
Exceptional attention to detail
Stable work history with excellent tenure
Law Firm Features and Benefits
One remote workday per week after 90 days, workload permitting
Quarterly billable requirement of 200 hours to qualify for bonus
Quarterly performance bonus
100% employer paid medical insurance
4% 401(k) match
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parking
Gym membership
Overtime is minimal and generally only required around trial preparation or active trial schedules