About the JobLitigation ParalegalDallas, TX- Hybrid, three days onsite and two days remote
$75,000-$90,000A 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.
