fLitigation Paralegal
Dallas, Texas, United States
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.
Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are?determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.
This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for today and join the WLG family.
Position Summary:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and associated companies seeks professionals who want to join a high-performing team committed to working together to accomplish our mission and uphold our values of People First, Unmatched Expertise, and Integrity Always. The Litigation Paralegal at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will manage a caseload of 50-75 cases, assisting attorneys with drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses. This position requires detailed auditing of cases, including medical bills, case expenses, and subrogation liens, and ensuring accurate case data management in FileVine. The paralegal will also assist in trial preparation, communicate with clients and external parties, and maintain professional standards of appearance and conduct. Experience with trucking litigation is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively manage a case load of 50-75 cases
Accurately draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery and various motions
Continually communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts
Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens)
Accurately maintain case management data in FileVine (case management database)
Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation
Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle collisions
Proficient in preparing discovery responses
Detail oriented with a focus on grammar and language arts
Professional appearance and behavior
Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation
Trucking experience preferred
Qualifications:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience required in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, 5+ years' experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (File Vine preferred)
Physical Requirements:
Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stand/Sit – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Walk – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.
Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Climbs stairs – May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Carry weight/lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Benefits and Perks
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
401(k) with company contributions
Paid Time Off
10 Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.
WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.
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