Litigation Paralegal - Experienced
24 hours ago
Fort Worth
Litigation Paralegal - Experienced Job Description Position Summary and Qualifications: Mid-size Fort Worth law firm specializing in municipal law looking for a full-time Litigation Paralegal to serve as Litigation Team Lead with a minimum of four years' experience in a law firm or legal environment as a litigation paralegal. This position requires a good work ethic, exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting all deadlines. Strong proofreading, writing and formatting skills. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned cases with minimal supervision. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a high degree of professionalism. Must have paralegal certification. Duties and Responsibilities: Litigation Team Lead: • Track and manage caseload of other paralegals and legal assistants., • Guide and assist other paralegals and legal assistants with projects as necessary., • Provide training sessions one on one for team members as needed. Communication and Coordination: • Manage phone calls, voicemail messages, and conference calls., • Manage litigation cases through full litigation lifecycle., • Work closely with attorneys to develop and execute case strategy., • Coordinate with other paralegals, team members and support staff., • Determine and calendar answers, discovery, motions, trial, and appellate deadlines., • Prepare timelines, medical chronologies, deposition summaries as requested by attorneys., • Experienced with state and federal e-filing and service., • Knowledgeable of Court Local Rules, both state and federal., • Knowledgeable of Rules of Civil Procedure, both state and federal., • Knowledgeable of Rules of Appellate Procedure, both state and federal. Discovery and Litigation: • Cite and fact checking, including retrieving cases and documentation, Westlaw, Pacer,, • Secretary of State, Public Utility Commission, EEOC, and other research as needed., • Proofread, revise, format legal documents., • Coordinate and scheduling of depositions, mediations, and witness preparation., • Compiling, organizing, and assembly of documents for production and as exhibits., • Prepare Firm trial docket., • Assist in hearing preparation, prepare hearing notebooks, and attend hearings as, • necessary., • Assist in mediation preparation and prepare mediation notebooks. Trial Preparation and Trial Support: • Prepare trial notebooks., • Organize and prepare all trial exhibits and appropriate exhibit notebooks., • Coordinate with experts, fact witnesses, and clients in preparation for trial., • Organize and prepare witness notebooks., • Prepare trial subpoenas., • Attend and assist attorneys during trial. Competencies: Adaptability Adapt to change (expected and unexpected) and balance competing demands in a fastpaced environment. Diligence • Monitor multiple projects and take ownership of work product for accuracy., • Read and comprehend information and instructions., • Adapt communication style to suit particular situations and audience needs. Technology Skills Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe and office equipment. Work Hours: Usual work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Overtime work may be required from time to time.