Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Dallas office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive manufacturers and distributors in a range of matters including state and federal proceedings, state motor vehicle proceedings, and class actions. This position will sit in the Plano Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with product liability, warranty, franchise and distribution law litigation, and other complex business disputes in a variety of industries.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
• Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney.
• Perform online PACER research.
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Prepare deposition notices (organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries).
• Track and manage discovery, including document productions.
• Participate in case strategy meetings.
• Prepare for and attend trial.
• Handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position possesses well-developed critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. You have a strong sense of accountability, take ownership over projects and responsibilities, resolve issues proactively, and know how to be a true team player. You’re a technology pro and have no problem learning new software. You utilize your paralegal expertise and keen eye for detail to further teamwork, client services, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle, especially product liability litigation.
• 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.

Skills

You are flexible to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Benefits

Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.