Whitley Penn
Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is seeking a dedicated individual who excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, all while maintaining a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be professional, adaptable, punctual, and reliable, supporting our fast-paced and detail-driven litigation support team. A paralegal degree or certificate is required.
JOB DETAILS
Title: Paralegal
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services
Location: Fort Worth
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.
Whitley Penn is one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms in Texas. We promote collaboration, open-door policy, and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Employees learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together.
How Will You Make an Impact?
Manage a docket log with multiple deadlines for the litigation support department
Manage incoming/outgoing correspondences with law firms to ensure deadlines are calendared and met
Communicate with clients and law firms regarding discovery requests
Manage appointment calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and assist partners with other deadlines
Conduct new client phone screening, coordinate conference calls, and update clients and lawyers on status of cases
Organize and maintain case files, both in paper and electronic format, ensuring files are maintained accurately and easy to access
Coordinate with clients and attorneys to schedule meetings, assist with communications, and dispatch documents to law firms
Prepare mediation and trial binders for partners
Bates label documents as requested
Proofread reports for accuracy, correct grammar/punctuation, and issue final documents/reports
Schedule regular and special meetings; prepare and distribute agendas and pre-meeting materials, record and route minutes, and coordinate room, audio visual, and food arrangements
How Will You Get Here?
Minimum 2+ years of litigation support experience
Paralegal degree or certificate required
Associate or bachelor’s degree required
Experience in accounting or finance environment is strongly preferred
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement
A demonstrated aptitude for dealing with a variety of situations and people
Ability to multitask, work at a fast pace, and meet critical deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess excellent typing and grammatical skills, as well as strong analytical and demonstrated effective verbal, written, and listening skills
High degree of proficiency with business and communications software including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to quickly learn other software and database programs as needed
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
Why Should You Apply?
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E‑Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0 All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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JOB DETAILS
Title: Paralegal
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services
Location: Fort Worth
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.
Whitley Penn is one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms in Texas. We promote collaboration, open-door policy, and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Employees learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together.
How Will You Make an Impact?
Manage a docket log with multiple deadlines for the litigation support department
Manage incoming/outgoing correspondences with law firms to ensure deadlines are calendared and met
Communicate with clients and law firms regarding discovery requests
Manage appointment calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and assist partners with other deadlines
Conduct new client phone screening, coordinate conference calls, and update clients and lawyers on status of cases
Organize and maintain case files, both in paper and electronic format, ensuring files are maintained accurately and easy to access
Coordinate with clients and attorneys to schedule meetings, assist with communications, and dispatch documents to law firms
Prepare mediation and trial binders for partners
Bates label documents as requested
Proofread reports for accuracy, correct grammar/punctuation, and issue final documents/reports
Schedule regular and special meetings; prepare and distribute agendas and pre-meeting materials, record and route minutes, and coordinate room, audio visual, and food arrangements
How Will You Get Here?
Minimum 2+ years of litigation support experience
Paralegal degree or certificate required
Associate or bachelor’s degree required
Experience in accounting or finance environment is strongly preferred
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement
A demonstrated aptitude for dealing with a variety of situations and people
Ability to multitask, work at a fast pace, and meet critical deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess excellent typing and grammatical skills, as well as strong analytical and demonstrated effective verbal, written, and listening skills
High degree of proficiency with business and communications software including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to quickly learn other software and database programs as needed
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
Why Should You Apply?
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E‑Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0 All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
#LI-ONSITE
#LI-CB1
#LI-DNP
#J-18808-Ljbffr