Litigation Paralegal

For more than 20 years, Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC has represented the companies that build Texas. We're hiring for a senior team position supporting our litigation practice. This is the Managing Partner's main paralegal. The role requires strong experience that allows the candidate to work independently, support the Managing Partner directly, and maintain a working handle on most matters active in the firm at any given time. You'll be managing many matters simultaneously and tracking deadlines across all of them, with regular direct contact with courts, opposing counsel, and clients. What you'll do: Draft initial responses to discovery Obtain, organize, and summarize client documents in response to discovery Determine which documents are responsive to discovery requests Calculate and calendar scheduling order deadlines Draft correspondence and pleadings Prepare for and attend trials and major hearings, including second chair responsibilities Provide guidance and oversight to other staff on assigned matters What we're looking for: Paralegal certification, or a legal studies degree with legal assistant certification, preferred. Candidates with 10+ years of recent litigation experience will also be considered. Significant, recent litigation experience, construction litigation strongly preferred Demonstrated understanding of the rules of evidence and civil procedure Candidates must currently reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Completion of a skills assessment is required before an interview will be scheduled Why KMDA? We know a candidate with this level of skill could make more money at a downtown Dallas firm. What we offer instead: no downtown commute, no parking garage, no high-rise office politics, and a close-knit staff that has worked together for years. Many of our clients have been with the firm for over 20 years and have real relationships with our team. If those things matter to you as much as the paycheck, this may be the right fit. We offer competitive compensation, quarterly performance bonuses, health insurance reimbursement, a Roth IRA with employer match, paid vacation and personal time, and a business casual dress code, including jeans. #NowHiring #Paralegal #ConstructionLaw #Litigation #TexasLaw #Lewisville #DFWJobs #Hiring #J-18808-Ljbffr