Litigation Paralegal

Job DescriptionThis is an in-the-office position; no remote work is offered.SummaryOur rapidly growing plaintiff's personal injury law firm is seeking a full-time Paralegal to be the backbone of our legal team! You’ll undertake various administrative and clerical tasks while supporting attorneys in all aspects of pre-trial preparation, trial preparation, and post-trial functions. You’ll support attorneys and clients during all phases of the litigation process.Candidate must possess a VERY HIGH level of organization, attention to detail, expertise in navigating and troubleshooting multiple complex systems simultaneously, and time management – all with the ability to execute quickly while problem solving with little or no oversight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully executing assigned tasks.Paralegal Responsibilities Include:Intake: Client file review; procurement and organization of all documents relative to litigation; discussion of factual background of cases with attorney and recommendations concerning further necessary factual investigation. Calendar: Monitoring statutes of limitations; setting motions for trials; obtaining scheduling ordersPleadings: Drafting initial complaint/petition; preparing other form pleadings not involving substantive legal theory such as Motions to Compel, etc. Discovery: Initial discovery preparation; review of received discovery; working with client to answer discovery; review and discuss draft responses and interrogatories with attorney concerning same; preparations of revisions of answers; extensive preparation and organization of documents for production, in certain cases by e-discovery; obtaining deposition dates; preparation of initial draft notices of depositions with subpoena preparation; scheduling reporter and conference room; scheduling witness interviews; informing witnesses of trial dates; potentially conducting initial interviews as necessaryExperts: Research defense experts; retain plaintiff’s experts; schedule appointments with expert witness(es); prepare draft letters to experts, forwarding materials for reviewResearch: Limited legal research; witness researchTrial: Develop and maintain working knowledge of trial preparation software; develop and maintain a working knowledge of synching video depositions and deposition transcripts; video and deposition editing; preparation and marking of exhibits for depositions and/or trial; preparation of form pre-trial motions; preparation of electronic trial notebooks; jury venire research; pre-trial checks of any jury questionnaires and listsSettlement and Mediation: Attend trial with attorney; preparation of initial draft of release and dismissal entriesAppeal: Preparation of Notice of Appeal; order record on appeal; prepare Motion to Supplement Record based on attorney review of omitted documents; prepare Motion For Extension briefing deadlinesClosing Files: Organize all files with detailed index for future retrieval, ensuring file is scanned in and moved to closed filesMiscellaneous: Procurement of investigators, witnesses, process servers, deposition locations; Motion to Appoint Process ServerComputer Skills: Lead Docket, Smart Advocate and SharepointParalegal Qualifications:Some after-hours, holiday, and weekend availability may be required with noticeBachelor’s degree is REQUIREDMinimum 2 years at a single company is REQUIREDMinimum 5 years experience in plaintiff's personal injury experience is REQUIREDActive Notary Public, State of Texas, is strongly preferredStrong understanding of litigation terms is REQUIREDSuperior organization with OCD-type personality is REQUIREDSuperior computer literacy is REQUIREDMicrosoft OfficeCase Management System experienceMac OS X proficiency is strongly preferredStrong project and case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines is REQUIREDExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, are REQUIREDAbility to work independently is REQUIREDCompany DescriptionAt Patrick Daniel Law, we share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we do not just meet industry standards, we create them.At Patrick Daniel Law, we share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we do not just meet industry standards, we create them.