Trial Paralegal

Nachawati Law Group PLLC • Dallas, TX

3h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and courtroom support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and has hands-on experience supporting trials from inception through verdict.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification
• 10+ years of heavy litigation experience is required.
• Strong understanding of litigation & mass tort terms.
• Case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to manage and meet competing deadlines and priorities.
• Superior organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to maintain a high case volume.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state federal litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and meetings for attorneys
• Manages and maintains a calendar for deadlines; ensures important dates are recorded on the master calendar.
• Manages and assists attorneys with document production; prepares and reviews case files.
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Prepare, organize, and manage trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness files
• Coordinate and prepare subpoenas, trial witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial-related documents
• Manage and review discovery, including document production and exhibit lists
• Coordinate logistics for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed
• Provide in-court support during trial, including exhibit management and technology support
• Proofreads prepared materials to ensure documents are free from typographical and grammatical errors and formatted according to Firm standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability, and life/AD&D
• Matching 401 (k), up to 6% match
• Collaborative and diverse work environment
• Compensation based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees