Litigation Paralegal

Vedder Careers•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vedder's Dallas office is looking for a Litigation Paralegal. The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with various substantive and administrative responsibilities from case inception to resolution, as well as coordinate and oversee all case-related eDiscovery with the assistance of the eDiscovery team. This role is hybrid and will require at least three days of work in the office.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, attention to detail, and muti-tasking to meet competing demands.
Excellent research, verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency using the internet for fact research
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be available to work overtime and travel, as needed.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 + years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2 Magnum, and Adobe).
Experience with deposition management software and document management software.

Nice To Haves

ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial client and witness interviews, investigations, fact analysis and conference calls as needed.
Coordinate/run background searches, public records research, arbitrator searches and bio summaries.
Analyze documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies, timelines, etc.
Coordinate with outside vendors and agencies such as court reporters, court personnel, eDiscovery vendors, etc.
Assist with proofreading, cite and fact checking, case law retrieval, shepardizing, and citation verification.
Research local rules and procedures.
Manage and organize large volume of documents, especially client document collections.
Perform complex searches, review and manage large discovery matters within Relativity and other web-accessible review platforms.
Coordinate and collaborate with eDiscovery staff to ensure legal team needs are defined and met.
Assist with compiling data and running data analytics.
Prepare templates and initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and related legal documents.
Prepare deposition testimony categorization using Opus2 Magnum or another deposition review tool.
Knowledge of filing/e-filing procedures and coordinate with the Docketing Department regarding filing.
Supply factual support for statement of facts (reviewing declarations, depositions and documents) and draft initial statements.
Organize and prepare trial materials, specifically pleadings, witness prep materials, trial notebooks, exhibits, deposition designations and demonstratives.
Attend and assist attorneys in the courtroom at hearing, trial and arbitrations.
Use digital presentation tools in the courtroom.
Provide direction and guidance to project assistants assigned to case team.
1500 billable hours target.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Discretionary annual bonus program.
Discretionary profit sharing
401(k) matching
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts
Firm-paid Life and Disability benefits
Wellness programs
Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs
Hybrid work model
Family-friendly policies.
Employee discount program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Back up child & elder care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness center discounts