Overview
This role is based in Dallas, Texas, and involves providing paralegal support within a legal team. The position offers an opportunity to advance a legal career by assisting attorneys with various case preparations and legal documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing responses to discovery, including client meetings when necessary.
- Prepare cases for trial by sending discovery requests, monitoring compliance, and preparing motions as needed.
- Support case investigations by obtaining medical, insurance, employment, and other records through requests or subpoenas.
- Assist in drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical providers, police departments, courts, and agents to request additional information or documentation.
- Set up legal file jackets and maintain summaries of all records received by case for attorneys and claims personnel.
- Perform legal research as requested by attorneys.
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate or a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and responses, summarizing claims files and medical records, and interviewing clients.
- Typing speed of at least 28 words per minute with 95% accuracy.
- Familiarity with general office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, and copy machines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Prior PC experience, including proficiency with word processing software (Word and Excel preferred).
- Knowledge of law office management, time billing, and legal research software is preferred.
- Ability to work primarily in the office with occasional work-from-home opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this listing.
Location
Dallas, Texas
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. The workplace is maintained free from discrimination.
Additional Information
Unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies will not be accepted or compensated. Candidates should be cautious of fraudulent communications requesting personal information or using unauthorized messaging platforms.