Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal page is loaded## Litigation Paralegalremote type: Onsitelocations: Dallastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR202600793Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.**Join our Litigation team as a Paralegal in our Dallas office.**We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.This role will be based in our Dallas office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations. This role reports to the Business Director of the Dallas office.**Position Summary**The Litigation Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.**Key Responsibilities*** Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial* Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms* Assists and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery and prepares for expert discovery* Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results* Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, deposition, court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools* Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis* Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service* Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings* Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc. Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other legal documents* Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff* Assists in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organize the case for appeal if necessary* Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis* Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned**Qualifications***Skills & Competencies** Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff* Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment* Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills and ability to learn new technology* Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision* Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings and other documents* Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands* Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial*Education & Prior Experience** Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered* Certified Paralegal a plus* Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area* Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly* Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom* Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management* Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe AcrobatGT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.**No Fees Required**: GT will **never ask for payment for work equipment or network access**. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. All job offers will be preceded by an interview with our hiring team.If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. If you have a disability that makes it difficult to express your interest in a job through our online application process, or if you require TTY/TDD assistance, please contact us to tell us about your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr