Technology-driven law firm in Dallas seeks a highly skilled commercial litigation and trial Paralegal with proven experience in large complex commercial litigation, banking and financial services, and bankruptcy. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to utilize a combination of practical experience and cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment to multi-task a fast-paced desk. The candidate must have strong Microsoft Office 365 computer skills and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks on a daily basis. Preferred Experience: cloud computing, NetDocuments, Clio, Relativity, Case Notebook, and LEDES Billing.
This is a full-time, in-person position in downtown Dallas, but professionals in North Dallas, Frisco, and Plano are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of directly related experience is required
• Paralegal certificate required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to type legal documents from rough draft at a level of 60 wpm
• Ability to draft, proof, and edit legal content for punctuation, grammar, and spelling
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate in person, by e-mail, and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact
• In-depth understanding of litigation life cycle
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks to perform essential duties under time constraints with frequent interruptions
• Must be a reliable, self-starter motivated to take ownership in assigned projects
• Strong work ethic with ability to work well in fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient knowledge of procedural rules, including Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Tex. Civ. P. & Rem. Code, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and local rules of courts
• Proficient knowledge of multi-district litigation and class action procedures
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, including calculation of fees and interest
• Ability to travel occasionally in private and public transportation
• Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position and may require irregular hours such as evenings or weekends
• Solid computer skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient with software including cloud computing, NetDocuments, iManage, Clio, Centerbase, Relativity, Logikcull, Disco, Westlaw, Pacer, PacerPro, CourtDrive, Trial Director, Case Notebook, Lex Machina, Slack, Adobe Professional, Insperity, Zoom, Bestcase, LastPass, Tymetrix 360, and LEDES billing
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, photocopiers, scanners, fax machine, and postage meter
• Must be able to lift, squat, kneel and bend
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing up to 15-20 pounds

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals in all phases of litigation, including research, drafting of documents and pleadings, interviewing witnesses, e-discovery support, depositions, motions, trial notebooks, trial, arbitrations, appeal, and execution and collection of judgment, as described below:
• Prepare routine correspondence and memoranda
• Maintain case file in NetDocuments
• Ability to electronically file in state and federal courts, bankruptcy courts, appellate courts, JAMS, and AAA
• Maintain calendaring of all deadlines in Clio
• Investigate and analyze factual matters
• Develop timeline with key players and facts
• Draft petition or complaint
• Arrange for service of process
• Draft pleadings, motions, stipulations, releases, and dismissal papers
• Draft initial disclosures
• Work with attorneys in drafting discovery requests
• Work with attorneys and client in answering discovery requests
• Review client documents for responsiveness and privilege in e-discovery platform
• Schedule depositions
• Draft notices, subpoenas, depositions on written questions, affidavits, and
• declarations
• Coordinate and schedule appearances of witnesses
• Assist attorney with expert research and selection of expert witnesses
• Work with attorneys and expert witnesses on expert witness designations
• Conduct preliminary legal research in Westlaw, cite check, and Shepardize authorities
• Assist in preparation of briefs, including table of contents and table of authorities
• Schedule and notify witnesses of attendance at depositions, mediation, and trial
• Prepare for hearings, trial, or final arbitration hearing, including preparation of presentations
• Prepare trial notebook and bench books as necessary
• Draft pretrial disclosures, witness list, exhibit list, charge to the court, voir dire questions, and jury charge
• Assist with jury selection at trial
• Attend trial, utilize trial presentation software such as Trial Director, maintain trial exhibits, and scribe trial notes
• Maintain appellate timetables
• Abstract judgments and record abstracts of judgment
• Assist in processing writs of execution, writs of garnishment, and post-judgment collection
• Perform other related duties as assigned