Litigation Paralegal

About the role

A Litigation Paralegal in Vedder’s Dallas office will assist attorneys with substantive and administrative tasks from case inception to resolution, and coordinate all case-related eDiscovery with the eDiscovery team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial client and witness interviews, investigations, fact analysis, and conference calls.
• Coordinate and conduct background searches, public records research, arbitrator searches, and bio summaries.
• Analyze documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies and timelines.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and agencies such as court reporters, court personnel, and eDiscovery vendors.
• Assist with proofreading, cite and fact checking, case law retrieval, Shepardizing, and citation verification.
• Research local rules and procedures.
• Manage and organize large volumes of documents, especially client document collections.
• Perform complex searches, review, and manage large discovery matters within Relativity and other web-accessible review platforms.
• Coordinate and collaborate with eDiscovery staff to ensure legal team needs are defined and met.
• Assist with compiling data and running data analytics.
• Prepare templates and initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and related legal documents.
• Prepare deposition testimony categorization using Opus2 Magnum or another deposition review tool.
• Knowledge of filing/e-filing procedures and coordinate with the Docketing Department regarding filing.
• Supply factual support for statement of facts by reviewing declarations, depositions, and documents, and draft initial statements.
• Organize and prepare trial materials, including pleadings, witness prep materials, trial notebooks, exhibits, deposition designations, and demonstratives.
• Attend and assist attorneys in the courtroom at hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Use digital presentation tools in the courtroom.
• Provide direction and guidance to project assistants assigned to the case team.
• 1500 billable hours target.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or specialized litigation practice firm.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, attention to detail, and multitasking to meet competing demands.
• Excellent research, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using the internet for fact research.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be available to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Hybrid role requiring at least three days of work in the office.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2 Magnum, Adobe).
• Experience with deposition management software and document management software.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Firm-paid life and disability benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• Professional development opportunities through firm-provided training programs.
• Employee recognition programs (anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs).
• Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Employee discount program.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness center discounts.