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Senior Litigation Paralegal
Additional Information
Our client is looking for a Senior Litigation Paralegal to undertake state and federal litigation case management. You will be working directly with the firm’s litigation partners, senior associates, of counsel attorneys, and our current litigation paralegals on exciting matters both in Texas and across the country, including commercial, bankruptcy, and intellectual property litigation, class action defense, and other business disputes. You will be working with attorneys that are technologically savvy, highly competent, and who view the competent paralegal as highly valued part of the successful litigation team.
This individual will oversee daily case management tasks such as daily filing management, preparation of pleadings, case scheduling, and interfacing with clients. The position may require light clerical tasks from time to time with the support of a junior paralegal and administrative staff. Excellent problem solving and communication skills are essential to this position, including taking ownership of all cases (i.e., staying on top of deadlines, creating shells, being proactive, etc.). Assistance with legal research may also be required.
Our Client offers a positive work environment with long-term employees who work well together. Their benefits package is top of market (including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) and profit-sharing program, employer-paid health/vision/dental insurance, and parking). The normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:30, Monday through Friday but may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support attorneys during trial and hearings
- Act as liaison between court administrators, attorneys and Judges
- Observe docket reports & maintain case deadlines
- Draft pleading and discovery shells
- E-file all documents and coordinate courtesy copies as necessary
- Process document production and perform document review
- Manage scheduling correspondence between opposing counsel and attorneys
- Schedule and manage litigation team meetings
- Coordinate depositions and court reporters
- Prepare pleadings, rebuttals, and exhibits for use at trial
- Answer and direct litigation client calls
- Draft and review outgoing correspondence related to cases
- Perform filing, photocopying, scanning and faxing as necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years state and federal litigation experience in a law firm
- Trial and Appellate experience are strongly preferred
- Proficient in English (oral and written)
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and E-file
software/websites - Experience using and working with iManage is preferred
- Familiarity with billable hours and ability to track efficiently
- Strong communication skills
- Comfort in face-to-face attorney interaction and providing daily reminders
- Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate are
a plus
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, life insurance
- 401k (including employer contribution)
- Paid holidays
- Job Type: Full-time
LOCATION: Downtown Dallas, TX (partial remote available)
