Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Walters Balido & Crain, a civil litigation and insurance defense firm is seeking to hire a full-time experienced Legal Assistant /Paralegal for its Dallas office. We are looking for someone who works well individually and as part of a legal team. You must be willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm. Candidate must be detail-oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team-oriented. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Case management
• Legal document preparation
• Proofing and formatting documents
• Speaking with clients and various courts
• Heavy Scheduling/Calendaring - depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trials (scheduling proficiency is imperative)
• E-File various legal documents
• Assisting with discovery and document production
• Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development, and management
• Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and records
• Responding to unique attorney needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Law firm experience
• Civil defense litigation experience preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail-oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and have a determination to "figure it out."
• Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills, and professional appearance
• Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings
• Electronically file in Federal and State courts

Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must pass a background check

No agencies or phone calls, please.