Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

In-House

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title

Paralegal Specialist – Personal Injury (Texas)

Job Responsibilities

The Paralegal Specialist will be an integral part of the Litigation Services team, working closely with experienced attorneys on high-impact personal injury cases involving bodily injury claims. The primary responsibilities include:

- Managing litigation files from inception through resolution, including trial preparation.
- Drafting and filing pleadings, responding to discovery requests, and supporting motion practice.
- Ordering and tracking medical and billing records, and coordinating expert review and disclosures.
- Preparing trial materials, including jury charges when applicable.
- Handling e-filing in Texas state and federal courts.
- Monitoring case deadlines to ensure timely service and compliance.
- Collaborating with attorneys, administrative assistants, and other paralegals to maintain organized, high-quality case files.

Education

A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred for this position. However, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, such as a 2-year paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.

Experience

- Experience as a Paralegal with a focus on personal injury or civil litigation in Texas is preferred.
- Experience managing high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced legal environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with Texas legal procedures, including petitions, discovery, motions, and court filings, is essential.

Salary Information

Compensation for this role is offered at – per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Candidates offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Company generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

The company adheres to policies against discrimination based on various factors including ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. These policies apply to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

For jobs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, specific ordinances related to fair chance hiring practices are applicable. Additionally, information regarding the EEO is the Law and FMLA posters is available for candidates’ reference.