The Litigation practice group of our DALLAS office has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal . Our ideal candidate will bring solid civil litigation experience and expertise to our growing office. The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal and practice support tasks, including:
- Provides support to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediation and arbitration, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
- Administers, creates and manages document databases.
- Supports document review teams.
- Provides support for extensive electronic discovery.
- Obtains and organize case materials daily.
- Prepares, organize, and maintain deposition materials and summaries.
- Working knowledge of e-filing.
- Docketing and calendaring deadlines.
- Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, paralegal certificate a plus.
- A minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.
- A strong desire to learn business/corporate paralegal work and take on increasing responsibility with the firm.
- Must have trial experience.
- Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products, FileSite or other document management systems, and DTE or other time entry systems.
- Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook .pst files, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching and on-line court database systems.
- Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work with people of all levels.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
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