Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. Providing best-in-class service to our clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity's holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings.

Position Overview

Integrity is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on strategically and administratively assisting with legal disputes efficiently and effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Matter and Document Management: Track deadlines and manage schedules related to litigation activities, organize and maintain matters, including legal filings, correspondence, and invoices
• Online Matter Platform Management: Populate and maintain online matter management tool
• Drafting: Assist in drafting legal documents such as motions, briefs, and discovery requests, as well as dispute correspondence such as demand letters and responses to the same
• Service of Process Management: Manage and distribute all incoming service of process documents received
• Subpoenas: Take lead on responding to subpoenas and request for information, including working with internal clients to identify and produce responsive documents
• Legal/Litigation Holds: Draft and distribute legal/litigation holds as necessary
• Insurance Claims: Initiate and work with insurance broker for any insurance claim that needs to be noticed, including closing out claims
• Discovery Support: Help with the discovery process, including preparing and responding to requests, reviewing documents, and organizing evidence
• Communication: Liaise between internal clients, external counsel, and various stakeholders

Required Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of litigation processes in both state and federal courts, including a strong understanding of civil procedures, rules of evidence, and litigation best practices
• Familiarity with legal software, case management systems, and e-discovery tools
• Excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to identify, initiate and conclude strategic objectives in a collaborative, team-based "no ego" environment
• Ability to establish productive, trusting working relationships with individuals and teams both inside and outside the organization
• Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels
• Orientation towards process improvement, growth and best in class people, process and technology solutions
• Passion for service and a desire to invest in employees
• Excellent time management given high demand on time

Education and Experience

• An associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field is required; a bachelor's degree preferred
• 5-10 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm with hands-on experience
• Certification from a recognized paralegal organization (e.g., NALA, NFPA) preferred