Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Litigation Paralegal in our Dallas office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to one or more of the firm's litigation practice areas. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Utilizes mid-level understanding of regulatory, administrative, and/or court service requirements to complete routine legal filings, E-Filing, and/or communications with representatives of the court, tribunal, agency, etc. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Stays abreast of current rules changes and informs team of same.
2. Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases, business transactions or regulatory matters. Analyzes and organizes the information, prepares written reports that lawyers use in determining how cases, business transactions, or regulatory matters should be handled. Assists with preparation of legal documents in draft and final form; assists lawyers during trials, meetings with clients, closings, and regulatory hearings.
3. Compiles data from reference materials such as virtual workrooms, digests, legal encyclopedias, regulations, legislative decisions, practice manuals, and materials produced in the discovery process. Conducts and responds to general inquiries to obtain or convey information relative to the firm's legal practice. Communicates with clients as appropriate.
4. Drafts correspondence, memoranda to file, and basic documents related to substance of a case or transaction for internal and external use.
5. Coordinates and conducts routine document reviews, to include document organization, and preparation for discovery, trial, administrative, as applicable and as directed by a lawyer or more experienced paralegal.
6. Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency in firm-supported technology tools, proficiency in cite checking.
7. Performs work on firm-sanctioned non-billable projects, to include file transfers and the firm's pro bono initiatives.
8. Performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
2. Experience: Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; four or more years preferred; appellate experience preferred; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
3. Other Qualifications: Compliance with Firm in-office policy required. Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required. Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.