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Title : Paralegal - Litigation

Location : Texas - Dallas
Refer to Job # IAJE701943

Paralegal - Litigation Duties: Under the supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor and supervising lawyers, applies knowledge of law and legal procedures to assist lawyers engaging in the delivery of quality, efficient and accessible legal services. Will assist lawyers in all aspects of litigation practice including preparation of pleadings, assistance with discovery, document review and organization, and preparation and attendance at hearings and trials. May prepare and interpret legal documents, may select, compile and use technical resources, and assist lawyers engaging in legal research, as well as handle the daily maintenance of the office litigation docket and other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Drafts routine pleadings, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documentation as appropriate at the specific direction of attorneys. Organizes and tracks large numbers of documents; develops information retrieval systems which include digesting, abstracting and indexing of documents, and may include calendaring or docketing of information. Obtains information from various courts, administrative bodies, public information sources, etc. Prepares various reports such as statistical and narrative reports and market surveys, gathers industry standards, etc. Performs electronic research using PACER, court websites, Westlaw, and Lexis in addition to Shepardizing and Bluebooking citations. Assists with client and/or witness interviews and coordinates vendors in conjunction with a project, such as court reporters, process servers, copy vendors, etc. Attends trials or client meetings as needed inside and outside the office that require face-to-face contact. Coordinates efforts with trials and hearings such as taking notes, handling exhibits, organizing and gathering factual information, etc. Tracks and records time to the appropriate client and assures that services provided are appropriately charged. Contributes to the overall team effort by working with all members and all levels of personnel in various locations throughout the Firm. Qualifications: Two of the following are required: Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate and/or 2 years of relevant Paralegal experience. Proven problem solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Ability to pay close attention to detail. Ability to deal professionally with all levels of clients both internally and externally. Ability to be flexible, handle pressure and adapt to changing work priorities, work flow and work assignments. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidences as well as build confidences and trust. Ability to perform well under stressful circumstances and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently organize large amounts of documents. Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with electronic research tools, and/or basic database skills. Ability to cite check and proofread briefs. Ability to work off-site at client location(s) for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled. Verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills. Schedule: 12 hours per week

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