Litigation Paralegal

Zelle LLP • Dallas, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zelle LLP is an international litigation law firm with offices across the United States and in London. We specialize in complex insurance and antitrust litigation for a broad range of clients. We are not your typical law firm. Our commitment to building community, culture, diversity, focusing on shared financial rewards, and career growth are the core values that make Zelle a different kind of firm.

Summary: Assists attorneys throughout the entire lawsuit lifecycle which includes the initial assessment of a case, investigating the matter, trial preparation, and post-trial wrap up. Coordinates and prepares e-discovery, and all legal documents for pleadings, client meetings, depositions, trials, mediations, and settlement conferences. Observes confidentiality and discretion related to client and firm matters. May perform a variety of other special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Three or more years of litigation experience
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including discovery and trial
• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings
• Research skills including working knowledge of utilizing Westlaw and corporate research skills including ability to obtain resources such as ownership, property records, and deeds from the county clerk when investigating various companies
• Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files
• Experience using Relativity’s database management system
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must have exceptional organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality and quantity work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel (including using Excel for reporting, indexing, and logging words), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

• Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. Case Notebook, CaseMap, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities
• Manage large-scale discovery and e-discovery matters, including document collection and productions as well as creation of witness kits for depositions and trial
• Interacts professionally and cooperatively with attorneys, other legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours
• This is a hybrid position. Working in the Zelle Dallas office is generally expected Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work from home on Tuesday and Friday
• At times overtime and/or travel will be required. Based on the needs of the business, there will be times that require being in the office more than three days per week and during travel for trials or for other litigation purposes work will be in person every day and can include evenings and weekends
• Accurately and timely keeps track of billable time using the firm’s timekeeping software
• Other work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees