Litigation Paralegal

Plano, TX

Summary

Our client seeks a litigation paralegal in their Dallas office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive manufacturers and distributors in a range of matters including state and federal proceedings, state motor vehicle proceedings, and class actions.

Responsibilities

• Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, you’ll work directly with attorneys on product liability, warranty, franchise and distribution law litigation, and other complex business disputes in a variety of industries.
• You’ll maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars
• electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney
• perform online PACER research
• prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Prepare deposition notices (organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries)
• track and manage discovery, including document productions
• participate in case strategy meetings
• handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position possesses:

• well-developed critical thinking
• organizational skills
• the ability to meet deadlines
• a strong sense of accountability
• 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate (however, work experience may be substituted for education.)
• ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
• at least 2 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle, especially product liability litigation.

and

• takes ownership over projects and responsibilities
• resolves issues proactively
• knows how to be a true team player
• is a technology pro and has no problem learning new software
• You utilize your paralegal expertise and keen eye for detail to further teamwork, client services, and efficiency.

Compensation

Our client utilizes a 37.5 hour work week and the annualized salary range for this role is $60,000 – $75,000 (nonexempt).