Paralegal

King & Spalding • Dallas, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

King & Spalding is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join its Dallas office. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the paralegal performs a variety of duties assisting attorneys on the Business Litigation team. The position reports directly to the Director of Administration.

The role supports litigation matters from discovery through trial, including electronic document production and review, trial and arbitration preparation, and coordination with attorneys, clients, and other personnel. The paralegal may also provide general support to attorneys and other 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 litigation processes, 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 able to respond quickly and positively to changing demands and timelines and work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to 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 documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context.
• 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 lawyers and other staff.
• Interact professionally with personnel at all levels, including attorneys, paralegals, and assistants, and share information, goals, and opportunities as appropriate.
• Interact with clients as necessary to gather documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist with deposition, interview, and hearing preparation; document review and production; and case preparation for trial or arbitration.
• Maintain confidentiality of client matters at all times.
• 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.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Profit sharing plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

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