Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. is a firm with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. They specialize in helping employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that emphasize belonging and respect. The firm is nationally ranked in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. The Dallas office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal, and administrative venues. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and prior experience in a law firm environment. The position has an annual billable expectation of 1,500 net hours. Jackson Lewis P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and providing a rewarding and collegial work environment for leading attorneys in the field, fostering a culture of collaboration to best serve clients.

Requirements

5 years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting.
Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
Law firm experience in civil defense work.
Experience using timekeeping and billing software.
Experience with document management systems.
Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward delivering outstanding client service.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Litigation defense experience in employment law
Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines
Knowledge of Intapp
Familiarity with NetDocuments
Experience in e-discovery platforms including Relativity
Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and strict attention to deadlines.
Draft initial versions of a variety of pleadings for matters in federal, state, and administrative forums.
Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials necessary for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
Identify, organize and prepare documents for production, including applying Bates numbering, performing redactions, and maintaining production and privilege logs.
Coordinate with the e-discovery team on large-scale document productions and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements, monitor responses, coordinate third-party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing and managing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing additional trial-related assistance as needed.
Conduct cite-checking and Shepardizing as needed.
Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER as required.
Conduct background, litigation and social media searches as required.