Litigation Paralegal

ClearlyRated

$75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of paralegal or litigation-support experience preferred.
  • Experience in personal injury or catastrophic-loss defense is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective time-management and organizational abilities.
  • Strong judgment with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain and analyze medical and financial records relevant to cases.
  • Prepare detailed medical record chronologies for attorney's reference.
  • Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial notebooks and exhibits.
  • Compile evidence and case information from various legal documents and resources.
  • Manage high-volume litigation files efficiently.
  • Coordinate communications with attorneys, clients, and experts.
  • Track critical deadlines related to discovery and court schedules.
  • Draft professional correspondence related to ongoing cases.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Litigation Paralegal

Dallas, TX- Hybrid, three days onsite and two days remote

$75,000-$90,000

A well-established Texas-based law firm is seeking an energetic, dependable Litigation Paralegal to join its busy Dallas office. This individual will support a fast-paced defense litigation practice involving personal injury, catastrophic loss, product liability, commercial litigation, and related matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong discovery and file-management experience, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment while working independently and collaboratively. Personal injury or catastrophic-loss defense experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

  • Obtain, review, and analyze medical records, financial documents, tax records, employment records, and other case-related information.
  • Prepare detailed medical record chronologies.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and supporting materials.
  • Compile evidence and case information from records, discovery documents, transcripts, databases, and other resources.
  • Manage high-volume litigation files and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and internal support teams.
  • Calendar and track discovery deadlines, court dates, and other case-related deadlines.
  • Prepare status reports, case logs, document indexes, and other tracking materials.
  • Draft professional correspondence to clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel.
  • Research and analyze case issues, medical facts, professional articles, and expert materials.
  • Communicate with expert witnesses and investigate their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, publications, and professional experience.


Qualifications:

  • Approximately three to five years of paralegal or litigation-support experience preferred.
  • Personal injury or catastrophic-loss defense experience is a plus, but candidates with other litigation backgrounds will be considered.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Excellent research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time-management, organizational, and file-management abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Stable professional history and willingness to follow the established hybrid schedule.


Compensation and Benefits:

The firm offers competitive compensation starting at approximately $75,000, with flexibility based on relevant experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.


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