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Title : Paralegal

Location : Texas - Dallas
Refer to Job # YCZP718675


Paralegal, Contract Duties: Supports attorneys with civil litigation defense matters. Working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm. Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Orders medical, billing, employment and other records. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares materials and provides copies to retained experts for review. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Communicates and coordinates with clients, witnesses, retained experts and assists attorneys in locating expert witnesses. Performs social, civil and criminal background research on witnesses, parties and experts. Prepares, reviews and/or assembles records, legal documents, and materials for meetings, depositions, hearings and trials. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Associates Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred. 5+ years of prior paralegal experience in civil defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. State and Federal court filing including E-filing experience. Knowledge of how to bill time required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with in a team environment with minimal supervision. Requires the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
 
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