Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal
Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 37.5-hour work week
Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Join a Respected Litigation Team

TempExperts is partnering with a well-established and highly respected law firm in Dallas to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting four attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.

If you're an organized, detail-oriented litigation professional who enjoys working in a team environment and has prior experience meeting billable hour requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

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  Work alongside a collaborative team of experienced litigation attorneys and legal professionals.
  
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  Support a diverse and engaging caseload from inception through trial.
  
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  Stable, well-established law firm with an excellent professional reputation.
  
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  Team-oriented culture where paralegals play an integral role in case strategy and client service.
  
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  Free parking at the Dallas office.
  
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  Standard 37.5-hour work week promoting work-life balance.
  
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  Opportunity to continue developing your litigation skills while working on sophisticated matters.
  

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive litigation support to a team of four attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process. This position requires someone who can effectively manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, and deliver exceptional attention to detail while maintaining billing expectations.

Key Responsibilities

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  Organize and maintain case files from inception through resolution.
  
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  Conduct factual investigations and assist with discovery preparation.
  
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  Prepare responses to interrogatories and requests for production, including electronically stored information (ESI).
  
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  Coordinate depositions and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  
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  Summarize depositions, medical records, and other case materials.
  
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  Draft pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and court filings.
  
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  Prepare and electronically file documents in both state and federal courts.
  
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  Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial support.
  
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  Verify legal citations utilizing Westlaw.
  
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  Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines.
  
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  Record billable time accurately and meet firm billing deadlines.
  
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  Perform additional litigation support duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

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  Minimum of 4 years of litigation paralegal experience.
  
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  Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.
  
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  Strong experience supporting complex civil litigation matters.
  
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  Prior experience working in a law firm environment with billable hour requirements.
  
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  Experience with state and federal court e-filing.
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
  
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  Experience with litigation support software and electronic discovery tools is highly preferred.
  
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  Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and time management skills.
  
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  Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
  

Billing Requirement

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  Annual billable hour requirement: 1,500 hours
  
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  Candidates should have previous experience recording and meeting billable hour expectations.
  

Work Environment

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  Supports 4 attorneys.
  
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  Collaborative, team-based workflow.
  
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  100% onsite position located in Uptown Dallas.
  
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  Free parking provided.
  
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  Full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
  

Interview Process

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   Initial phone interview with TempExperts.
   
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   In-person interview with the Office Manager and members of the attorney team.
   

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.