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Gibson Herod Law

Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Gibson Herod Law, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75398

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Description

We are a family-friendly, fast-growing firm competing with the best in Dallas. Located in North Dallas, we serve all of Texas, specializing in

commercial litigation, real estate, and business transactions . We are seeking an experienced legal assistant or paralegal to join our team and contribute to our continued success. If you have a strong background in client service and experience in both litigation and transactional work, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Case Management:

Assist attorneys in managing complex litigation and transactional matters, including organizing documents, maintaining case files, and tracking deadlines. • Legal Research:

Conduct legal research to support case preparation. • Document Preparation:

Draft and format legal documents, pleadings, contracts, and correspondence. • Discovery & Closing Support:

Assist in the discovery process, including collecting and summarizing documents. You will also provide support for transactional closings. • Client Interaction:

Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, courts, and opposing counsel. • Court Filings:

File legal documents with courts and agencies, ensuring compliance with local rules.

Qualifications

•Extensive experience in

commercial litigation or transactional law

with a solid understanding of the legal process. •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. •Proficiency with modern law firm technology, encompassing office productivity software, document management and e-signature tools, advanced legal research platforms, and emerging AI applications. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. •Thrive under pressure. •If a paralegal must have a paralegal certificate.