Staff Accountant

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Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

Jobot is proud to partner with with a full-service Texas based law firm with nearly 100 attorneys in the state. The firm provides valuable guidance to clients in the areas of finance, real estate, construction, insurance, healthcare, and many other areas.

Why join us?

Full suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Job Details

Job Details:

Our firm is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex litigation matters, and to be a key part of our team's success in the courtroom. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in trial preparation, and will be able to handle a high level of responsibility in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities:

As a Litigation Paralegal, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset to post-trial.
2. Conducting legal research, gathering and analyzing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
3. Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and filing them with the court.
4. Preparing for trial by organizing exhibits, assisting with witness preparation, setting up the courtroom for trial, and coordinating trial logistics.
5. Coordinating and managing complex litigation cases and multi-district litigation.
6. Assisting in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with the preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
7. Preparing legal documents such as legal arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements.
8. Assisting with the drafting of briefs and statements, which are then used as part of the attorney's presentation of a case.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Permanent Litigation Paralegal position will have the following qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation.
2. Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited program.
3. Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
4. Proficiency in using legal database software and other software used for litigation support.
5. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases.
8. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. High level of integrity and professional accountability.

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