Dallas Litigation Paralegal II

Finnegan is a global intellectual-property law firm known for innovation, strategic growth, and a commitment to client relationships and individual careers.

About the role

The Litigation Paralegal II supports attorneys across all phases of litigation, exercising discretion and independent judgment while maintaining client confidentiality and accurate time records.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys in all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.
• Manage lifecycle of assigned cases, including document collection, workflow and delegation, and deposition and interview preparation.
• Assemble case binders, prepare correspondence, draft, proof and/or edit reports to clients; draft and maintain document indices.
• Maintain correspondence and pleadings, master file index and deposition files and database.
• Monitor case calendars and docket deadlines.
• Establish, organize, and maintain expert witness notebooks, documents, and indices.
• Attend and assist with depositions, witness interviews, court hearings and trials.
• Train legal assistants and litigation clerks on assigned cases.
• Utilize litigation support software applications to manage all phases of electronic document collection, review, and production.
• Assist with trial preparation, manage trial exhibits, prepare notebooks, maintain expert binders, travel to trial site and attend daily proceedings.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent litigation experience required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum three years litigation legal assistant experience with strong knowledge of case management including trial experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of litigation software such as Relativity is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn the systems and databases used by the firm.
• Solid experience with case/matter management and/or other database tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
• Expert research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet and government websites.
• Strong customer service skills, including writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter, while also comfortable taking direction from others.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet frequent and changing deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with attorneys, clients, administrative and support staff, and outside vendors and professional peers.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and travel when necessary.
• Willingness to be a team player on all department projects.

Benefits

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits will be offered, dependent on the position.

Pay

The base pay will vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This role is based in the Dallas, TX office and requires a hybrid/onsite work schedule.