Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

Chelsea Search Group • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid The Litigation Paralegal provides semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys in all phases of litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. The Litigation Paralegal also assists attorneys with case development and strategy, client management, working closely with experts and co-counsel and may provide workflow coordination duties, works under the direction of attorneys and/or Director of Administration and Legal Support and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ trial experience required
• Working with third party administrators
• Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, DIALOG, Relativity, Concordance, Lexis/Nexis, e-mail and internet
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of discovery and trial
• Extensive knowledge of available legal resources and references materials
• Extensive knowledge of court rules and case law
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent service orientation and teamwork skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent problem identification and problem solving skills
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with AI tools
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
• Ability to meet the demands of trial work

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Supervises case workflow and case support
• Investigates facts, court rules, and case law
• Handles extensive document management
• Assists with case preparation strategy
• Drafts pleadings, files court documents
• Assists in the preparation of motions and depositions
• Initiate and monitor docketing with CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars
• Draft discovery, FOIA requests and pro hac motions
• Prepare and track budgets and provide status reports
• Gather accident and employment information
• Work with outside experts on case reports
• E-filing in various state and federal courts and working in PACER
• Drafting mediation briefs
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees