We are a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury law firm experiencing incredible growth and expansion. Our mission is to work hard and do right by our clients. We are seeking a professional and skilled LITIGATION PARALEGAL to join our firm and play an integral role on our growing litigation team. You will work with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior customer service. You will also experience a fostering, positive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth to advance your career.
As a key member of our litigation team, the Litigation Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting our attorneys through various stages of case management and trials. This compassionate and detail-oriented professional excels at multitasking and making informed decisions to assist our injured clients and make a meaningful difference.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow professionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging cases, refine your skills, and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our clients.
Main Objectives:
The Litigation Paralegal will provide paralegal services for client cases which reach litigation status.
- Client Contact: Timely answer and return all client calls.
- Case Development: Timely actions regarding litigation cases.
- File Documentation: Immediately document all available data in the case file. If it is not in the file, it did not happen.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accurately draft Petitions, Answers, Discovery, Motions, Demands, and other legal documents as needed.
- Prepare cases for the litigation process, ensuring all deadlines, hearing, depositions, mediations, and trial dates are accurately scheduled and updated in the calendar.
- File appropriate documents with courts and serve opposing parties.
- Assist Litigation Attorney with case management and trial as needed.
- Consistently communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and mediators.
- Sort, scan, rename, save and distribute litigation mail and faxes.
- Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens).
- Accurately maintain case management data in Salesforce (case management database).
- Trial preparation, including documentation, trial logistics, and trial attendance (may require some travel).
Meetings:
- Team Huddles (Daily)
- Firm Huddle (Weekly)
- 1:1 with Litigation Attorney (Weekly)
- 45/90 and Annual performance reviews with Litigation Attorney
Personnel:
- Reports directly to Litigation Attorney
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Personal Injury Law.
- A strong foundation in Personal Injury Litigation support, with experience in preparing cases for trial.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills are required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management with the ability to handle a high volume of work and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
Your Job Type / Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Monday thru Friday (8-hour shift)
Your Work Location:
- Hybrid "in-office & remote" after 60-days of employment
- Dallas, TX 75240
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance