Litigation Paralegal – Trust & Probate Estate Litigation – Dallas

RMO LLP is an industry-recognized leading probate litigation law firm focused on guiding clients through the complexities of contested probate and related civil court proceedings throughout California and Texas. Our people-first foundation recognizes that while the work we do is important, the people, families, and communities who rely on us are what truly drive our efforts. We encourage and support personal and professional growth, and regularly celebrate individual and team achievements.

Litigation Paralegal
Responsibilities The Litigation Paralegals at RMO partner with the firm’s attorneys with preparing court filings, discovery, subpoenas, document productions, witnesses, and providing trial support. Candidates should be proficient in the substantive areas of probate and civil procedure applicable to the firm’s practice areas, possess exceptional organizational and technical skills, and maintain all requirements for being a billing member of the firm.

Paralegals report directly to their Managing Attorney.

Specific duties in collaboration with the team’s attorneys include, but are not limited to:

• Draft court filings
• Draft discovery requests and responses
• Draft subpoenas to third parties
• Gather and organize client documents
• Prepare and organize document productions (both outgoing and incoming)
• Create indices of client, other party, and third-party documents
• Prepare case timelines
• Prepare trial documents, exhibits, and other related materials
• Provide trial support to attorneys
• Research rules of legal procedure and substantive law, including cite checking, Shepardizing, and Blue booking
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Preferred Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 5 years as a paralegal with experience in probate, trusts, and estates. Litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong, team-oriented work habits and ethics
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and time effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy and completeness; strong proofreader
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal/office software such as Smokeball®, Adobe, etc.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive
  
  Pay and Benefits:
  
  Competitive salaries, 401(k) contribution, bonuses, and family-friendly benefits
• A Sustainable and Fulfilling Career:
  Meaningful, challenging, and satisfying work that makes a difference in the lives of our team, clients, and communities
• Opportunity for Career Advancement:
  We mentor, support and champion team members’ professional growth, new learning opportunities, and advancement
• A Supportive, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Regular recognition and celebration of individual and team successes and accomplishments

Job Type
Full-time

• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
• Paid parking

Schedule
8-hour shift

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work Location
In-office

• RMO LLP’s Dallas office

Salary
Salary commensurate with experience

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