Paralegal

King & Spalding • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

King & Spalding is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal for its Dallas office. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the paralegal performs a variety of duties supporting attorneys on the Business Litigation team and reports directly to the Director of Administration. The role involves managing litigation matters from discovery through trial, assisting with document review and production, and supporting depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations. The paralegal may also provide general support to attorneys and business professionals across offices and practice groups as business needs arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the litigation process, including case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking.
• Experience preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible, proactive self-starter who can respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and timelines and work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.
• Ability to pay attention to details and follow up and follow through.
• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related computer skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work overtime, including some weekends and holidays, with little to no advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of litigation matters from discovery through trial, including large case management.
• Assist with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Review documents for responsiveness and identify privileged materials, documents requiring redaction, and relevant case issues.
• Manage documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets for court trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Use litigation applications and software, such as Relativity.
• Multitask across multiple matters while working with several attorneys and other staff members.
• Communicate professionally with personnel at all levels, including attorneys, paralegals, and assistants, and share relevant information, goals, and opportunities.
• Interact with clients as needed to gather documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist with deposition, interview, and hearing preparation; document review and production; and trial or arbitration preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality of client matters.
• Provide general support to attorneys and other business professionals across offices and practice groups as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
• Health and wellness plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Profit sharing plan.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level