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Bowman and Brooke

Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Bowman and Brooke, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability law firm with 215 lawyers in 17 offices, known for defending manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high‑exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. Last year the firm surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

Position Overview We are actively searching for Trial‑Ready Litigation Paralegals to join our team nationwide. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. This position is hybrid, offering work‑from‑home and in‑office days.

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).

Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case, including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alert attorneys to important client and case needs.

Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.

Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.

Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.

Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).

Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.

Qualifications

Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated.

Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.

Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.

Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability.

Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.

Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.

Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

4+ years’ litigation defense experience required.

Benefits We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability; a retirement savings plan with employer profit‑sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. The role is hybrid, offering both remote and in‑office workdays.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

Location: Dallas, TX (hybrid)

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To apply, send your cover letter and resume, indicating the office you are interested in joining, to http://www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

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