Litigation Paralegal - Experienced

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.

• Track and manage caseload of other paralegals and legal assistants.
• Guide and assist other paralegals and legal assistants with projects as necessary.
• Must be approachable and open to all needs and questions of other paralegals and legal assistants.
• Schedule and meet with litigation team members periodically to check case load and provide outline of topics to be discussed.
• Provide training sessions one on one for team members as needed.

• Manage emails, calendars, contact information, and similar communication activities utilizing systems such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Manage phone calls, voicemail messages, and conference calls.
• Manage litigation cases through full litigation lifecycle.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with opposing counsel, court administrators, insurance adjusters, witnesses, experts, and court reporters.
• 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.

• Cite and fact checking, including retrieving cases and documentation, Westlaw, Pacer, Secretary of State, Public Utility Commission, EEOC, and other research as needed.
• Drafting and assisting of pleadings, written discovery, privilege logs, scheduling orders, motions, orders, and appellate briefs.
• 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.
• Assist in hearing preparation, prepare hearing notebooks, and attend hearings as needed.
• Assist in mediation preparation and prepare mediation notebooks.

• 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.
• Attend and assist attorneys during trial.

Adapt to change (expected and unexpected) and balance competing demands in a fastpaced.

• Monitor multiple projects and take ownership of work product for accuracy.
• Apply organizational strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Take direction from mentors and supervising attorney.

• Communicate clearly and coherently, whether it be one-on-one or in small groups with coworkers and/or clients.
• Read and comprehend information and instructions.
• Adapt communication style to suit particular situations and audience needs.
• Draft, proofread, and format various types of documents for grammar, clarity, and appearance.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe and office equipment.

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.