Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Dallas, TX

21d•$45,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal in its Dallas office. The qualified candidate must have at least three years of litigation-focused paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm setting. This is a full-time position. The firm offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package. The position is open to all experience levels, and the actual salary may fall above or below the stated range based on factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled.

Requirements

At least three years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal.
An undergraduate degree and/or an ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
Experience in litigation support and case management.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage multiple cases while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and professional.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience drafting and organizing discovery, including written discovery and document production.
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial.
Familiarity with the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software.
Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Litigation-focused paralegal experience in a large law firm setting.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and other professional staff.
Support attorneys with drafting pleadings, conducting factual and legal research, document review and analysis, preparing productions, and preparing for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery.
Research, organize, and summarize records as needed to assist in data gathering, including organizing information and documents in databases.
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
Assist with trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, coordinating requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support.
Perform other duties as assigned.