Defense Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

Hinshaw & Culbertson•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal with the option to work out of our Houston or Dallas office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Our Houston/Dallas office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in the area of general civil and complex litigation who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience
Must have working knowledge of internet and proficiency with: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information
Oral Communication: Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; responds well to questions
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Quality: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality
Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
Knowledge of complex litigation
Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Experience in the area of transportation, particularly as it pertains to personal injury and property damage is preferred

Responsibilities

Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement
Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions
Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions
Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs
Prepare attorneys for depositions
Prepare depositions summaries/abstracts
Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts
Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness
Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys
Investigate facts as requested by attorneys
Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines
Trial preparation- prepare trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary
Attend trial as necessary