Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Dallas office. This Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice assistance to attorneys in all stages of litigation.

Litigation PARALEGAL - Dallas, Tx

3+ Years Experience REQUIRED

Billing Requirements: 150 hours/month

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Drafting documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence.
• Proficiency with electronic filing/e-service of pleadings and discovery.
• Summarize records and reports such as depositions, medical records, internal documents and incoming discovery.
• Assist attorney in preparation of hearings and upcoming depositions.
• Correspond with expert witnesses and research regarding the same using Westlaw.
• Maintaining attorney calendars and schedules; working with court staff to obtain hearing dates and trial schedules.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands; high level of time-management skills.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.

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.
• Attentive to details with good follow through and follow up, possess the ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm in high pressure situations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Knowledge of imanage strongly preferred.
• Experience with Coyote, itimekeep or other timekeeping software required.