Litigation Paralegal

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Paralegal to support the trial team in all phases of litigation for the firm's Texas offices in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of complex litigation experience with an emphasis on large case management, trial preparation, document production, discovery and trial exhibits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court
• Congduct legal research
• Update and maintain docketing and filing as well as internal databases
• Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation
• Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare for depositions, including the preparation of discovery requests; facilitate service of process and coordinating examinations before trial (EBT)
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Assist between trial teams and internal/external third parties; conducts investigations; engage in on-line legal research; develop pleadings; prepare motions and other pertinent legal documents/forms for review by assigned attorney; assist in discovery
• Accurately and consistently track and record all related billable and non-billable time
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with experts, including preparing materials and trial preparation
• Familiarity with medical records and preparing related chronologies
• Previous experience attending trial(s)
• Investigative mind and strong factual research skills
• Working knowledge of legal database software
• Experience in preparing legal reports
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Relativity and Word

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in a paralegal role
• Education: Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

COMPENSATION

$90,000 - $100,000/annually

WORK SCHEDULE

Currently we work a 4 day in the office/ 1 day remote hybrid schedule. Please note this is subject to change and is based on the needs of the Trial practice group.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
401k and Pension Plan
22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

DISCLAIMER

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator.