Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a commercial law firm in Dallas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' of experience with litigation, including substantial trial experience, and the ability to manage dockets independently. Proficiency in eDiscovery, Westlaw, and Court Alert or other docketing systems is required. Familiarity with Case Logistix and Disco is a plus. This opportunity is full time, direct hire, and hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote) after the first 90-days.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems
- Meet with attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects; client meetings as required
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery; complete filings on PACER and Filetime
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources providing a written analysis to attorneys
- Interview clients and witnesses; prepare summaries of their statements
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files
- Assist with trial preparation; attend trials and hearings as needed
- Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or two-year Paralegal Certificate required
- Trial attendance required
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, docketing systems, and eDiscovery platforms; Disco and Logistix a plus
If you are a Litigation Paralegal and have attended trial, we enourage you to apply.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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