Mid-sized firm
with offices across Texas is seeking two
(2) Litigation Paralegals for their San Antonio
office.
Experience: 4 plus years
Schedule: Hybrid after six months (attached is their WFH
policy)
Benefits: The premiums for full medical, dental, and
vision coverage for the primary employee are less than $70.00 per month. They
also cover the majority of parking.
PARALEGAL JOB
DESCRIPTION
Qualified
candidates must have a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a
billable paralegal or legal assistant.
Candidates
must be self-motivated, committed to excellence in the workplace, and have
excellent attention to detail.
Candidates
must also have demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing
demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidates must
be proficient in the use of MS Office and database applications such as
Imanage.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintaining
attorney calendars and schedules; working with court staff to obtain
hearing dates and trial schedules.
Drafting
documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence.
Electronic
filing/e-service of pleadings and discovery.
Prepare
responsive production documents to discovery and/or subpoenas.
Correspond
with expert witnesses and research regarding the same using Westlaw.
Assist
attorney in preparation of hearings and upcoming depositions.
Summarize
records and reports such as depositions, medical records, internal
documents and incoming discovery.
Maintain
organized and thorough documentation for every case.
Obtain,
review and analyze documents, including medical records.
Prepare
for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
Compile
evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery
documents, transcripts, libraries and databases.
Take
initiative in order to meet client and customer needs.
Work
independently with minimal supervision.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Superior
verbal and written communication skills including excellent proofreading
skills.
Ability to
effectively interact and communicate with others, both externally and
internally all organizational levels and locations.
Strong
ability to multi-task; high level of time-management skills.
Attentive
to details with good follow through and follow up, possess the ability to
anticipate what needs to be done.
Ability to
maintain a customer/client focus and build rapport with others inside and
outside the firm.
High level
of professionalism; maintain confidential information.
Trial
preparation experience is preferred.
Ability to
adapt to changing priorities and remain calm in high pressure situations.
7+ years
in a similar role
Experience
billing 150 hours per month on a consistent basis.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCY REQUIRED
Minimum
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors Degree
or Paralegal Certificate a plus.
Strong
knowledge of MS Office applications.
Knowledge
of Imanage strongly preferred.
Experience
with Coyote, itimekeep or other timekeeping software required.
Proficiency
with electronic filing/e-service of pleadings and discovery.
PHYSICAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This is an
indoor office environment and may require sitting and utilizing a computer
for extended periods of time.
May be
required to move items up to 20 pounds.
Overtime
may be required to complete certain projects and meet deadlines.
Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Additional Compensation: Bonuses Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance
Vision insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life
Insurance Retirement plan Paid time off
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Legalunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Proofreadingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
iManageunmatched
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