Litigation Paralegal

Job details Trusted, long-standing full-service Texas law firm seeks a skilled paralegal with medical malpractice defense litigation experience to join the team! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Monica Feltz Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us 100+ year law firm with a fantastic reputation and 50+ Attorneys across Texas. Regional Full Service Law Firm comprised of talented Attorneys with a Family-like atmosphere! Great Team, great benefits, and compensation!! Ability to really grow with the company! Why join us Nice benefits, 401(k) Health/Dental insurance/Vision Flexible spending account & Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid Parking Job Details We are seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense litigation support within a law firm environment. This role requires excellent organizational, research, and drafting skills, as well as the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, manage logistics etc) Aid attorneys and provide assistance where needed Gather relevant information from a variety of sources Skills Experience with Discovery, managing cases, and correspondence Conducting legal research to find precedents that support a lawyer’s arguments in court Assisting with court hearings, trials, mediations and depositions Drafting legal documents such as affidavits, motions, subpoenas, settlement agreements, pleadings, discovery requests, and wills Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail Extensive computer and database expertise Family Law experience a plus Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification This position is in-office Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot