Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision and

direction of the attorneys in the Dallas office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case through the completion.

· Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues, and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.

· Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.

· Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.

· Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records, and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.

· Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation.

· Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts.

· Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.

· Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.

· Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.

· Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.

· Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids, and witnesses.

· Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.

· Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

· Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.

· Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.

· Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.

Performance Measures:

· Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.

· Ability to meet firm billing requirements.

· Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.

· Ability to work independently, degree of motivation and initiative.

· Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients, and other support staff.

· Ability to meet required deadlines.