Paralegal

We have an immediate need for a Litigation Paralegal at a leading law firm conveniently located in Dallas. This is a full-time direct hire opportunity that offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Job Duties Include: Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery; Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials; Working knowledge of the Texas Courts and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and all related court filing procedures and processes; Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file; Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices; Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria; Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial; Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers; Summarizing depositions and other transcripts; Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support. Job Requirements Include: Prior trial experience and a minimum of ten (10) years of paralegal experience. Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with ten years of comparable work experience required. Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests. Achieve high level of productivity. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.