Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury in Dallas, TX| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Location : Texas - Dallas
Refer to Job # UQFL826461


Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury Duties: Work under the supervision of the assigned attorneys and provide support to the litigation group. Drafts legal documents such as notices, discovery, affidavits, subpoenas, preparing trial exhibits, correspondence and more for review and approval by an attorney. Preparation of deposition summaries for use in mediation and trial. Performs factual investigations and analysis of file data. Consistent follow-through and ability and flexibility to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines. Coordinate Multi Calendar schedules for attorneys and legal staff and maintain a balanced calendar when scheduling multiple case related matters such as case meetings, court proceedings, third party meetings, depositions, mediations, trials, etc. Assists and/or attends client meetings, hearings, mediations, trials, as assigned. Complies with filing system, ensures proper indexing, filing and scanning procedures and the proper opening and closing of files, and other appropriate action required (i.e. shredding, record retention, etc.). Log and submit case time and expense billing for case files. Present information and respond to questions from groups of attorneys, clients, customers, employees, vendors and the general public. Provides monthly case updates to the team. Communicates well, shows teamwork effort, and collaborates well with everyone you come in contact with. Additional projects as assigned. Qualifications: Four (4) year undergraduate degree preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. 4-5 years experience and knowledge working on personal injury and commercial business litigation matters as a paralegal working in a Texas law firm required. Must know all aspects of litigation discovery. Must type at least 65 WPM and have exceptional computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Software. Experience working with various practice and case management databases (iManage) and timekeeping and billing systems. Must possess excellent English communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and informatively and able to read and interpret information. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be willing to work additional hours and weekends as required for the role. Exceptional communication, customer service, organizational, time management and detail oriented skills required for the role. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
 
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