Litigation Paralegal

Description

The Litigation Paralegal shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision and

direction of the attorneys in the Dallas office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case through the completion.

• Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues, and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.

• Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.

• Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.

• Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records, and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.

• Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation.

• Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts.

• Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and
marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.

• Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.

• Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.

• Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.

• Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids, and witnesses.

• Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.

• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate is preferred.

• A minimum of four years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.

• Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.

• Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.

Performance Measures:

• Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.

• Ability to meet firm billing requirements.

• Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.

• Ability to work independently, degree of motivation and initiative.

• Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients, and other support staff.

• Ability to meet required deadlines.