Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title:
Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal position involves supporting attorneys in managing civil litigation defense cases. Key responsibilities include:

- Organizing and reviewing records, contracts, reports, and discovery materials
- Preparing case chronologies and summaries upon request
- Ordering medical, billing, and employment records
- Drafting and preparing legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Managing subpoenas and related tracking
- Preparing and submitting materials to experts
- Conducting legal and factual research
- Coordinating communication with clients, witnesses, and experts
- Performing background research on parties and experts
- Assembling materials for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
- Performing additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for this paralegal position must have:

- 2–3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, preferably within a high-volume law firm
- Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing
- Strong knowledge of medical records with the ability to summarize them is advantageous
- Familiarity with billing practices and time entry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of Westlaw is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a paralegal certificate is preferred

Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a benefits package that includes:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation and holidays

Physical Demands:
This role primarily involves sedentary work and regular use of office equipment and computers. There may be occasional requirements for standing, walking, bending, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:
The position is based in an indoor office environment with typical office noise and occasional interruptions.

Additional Information:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for immediate consideration.