Paralegal - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Chartwell Law • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Paralegal provides critical support to attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management. The role requires strong legal drafting skills, familiarity with court procedures, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism. A Paralegal typically supports two or more attorneys while achieving minimum billable standards.

The position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal.
• Familiarity with state courts, including e-filing procedures.
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing billing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Lexis Advance for legal research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aderant Total Office (ATO) and NetDocs.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, and discovery motions.
• Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
• Follow up on outstanding records by phone, email, and mail.
• Prepare answers and legal correspondence.
• Manage a large caseload while supporting multiple attorneys.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Conduct case law research using Lexis Advance and public access websites to support defense strategies.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for mediation and trial.
• Retrieve and save documents using the firm’s document management system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed