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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Texas - Dallas
Refer to Job # QOLY775640

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will work directly with attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases, get involved in fact-finding projects and be responsible for developing and maintaining an index system for all case files. The paralegal will provide legal support to litigation lawyers in a timely and efficient manner, have a clear understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the litigation deadlines and process. Be proactive in all matters. Ability to e-file pleadings in state and federal court. Draft pleadings, issue subpoenas, correspondence and memos to include affidavits and exhibit lists. Ability to draft answers to original petitions by investigating the allegations and formulate responses timely. Review discovery responses submitted by opposing counsel, gather documents to draft responses and objections and submit to attorney for final review. Assist the attorney in preparing for trial, trial proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling experts and witnesses, and ensuring witnesses are ready when needed. Ability to prepare, redact information and bates number all exhibits prior to trial. Ability to prepare presentations for trial and mediations. Ability to upload all documents to trial software program if technology is used in trial and/or mediations. Assist the attorney in preparing for depositions, mediations, prepare subpoenas, prepare witness and exhibit lists. Ensure all responses to all deadlines are timely met and reminders are sent to the attorney. Ability to investigate the facts of a case, organize documents and create chronologies of fact to assist the attorney in the discovery and trial process. Ability to conduct social media research. Calendar all meetings, depositions, mediation notices, trial notices, meetings with clients, and hearing notices. Ensure court reporters have been reserved and scheduled by Legal Assistant. Must be a polished professional with a solid background supporting attorneys; Exceptional organizational skills and detailed oriented; Written and reading Comprehension; must be able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and communicate effectively in writing. Oral Comprehension: Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and must be able to convey information effectively; Deductive reasoning: ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical responses; Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; Complex problem solving: ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; 50 words per minute (wpm) are required. Interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of supervisory and nonsupervisory employees, vendors, members of the public and others both inside and outside The Myers Law Group are required. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and coordinate a workload effectively under pressure to meet deadlines are required. Paralegal Certification preferred; Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree preferred but not required. Litigation experience in the private legal industry preferred; experience level flexible are required.

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