Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•USA,

21d•$45,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Dallas office. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must have prior California litigation experience, with significant primary experience in personal injury and construction or construction defect litigation. The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation-focused paralegal experience. The role supports attorneys with case management, discovery, research, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation. The position is open to all experience levels, and compensation is 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.
Prior California litigation experience, with significant primary experience in personal injury and construction or construction defect litigation.
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 written discovery and document production.
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial.
Familiarity with California State 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

Experience in personal injury litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

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