Paralegal $45-55k (depends on experience)

Full-time Job Description:

Small firm seeking a paralegal with 2 or more years of civil litigation/law firm experience to join our on-site team in Arlington, Texas.

Firm Description:

The 2-lawyer firm defends civil lawsuits involving governmental entities. The firm has one full-time senior paralegal and is adding a full-time paralegal. Billing, bookkeeping and purchasing are handled by a part-time employee. The firm's offices are in an attractive stand-alone building in central Arlington.

Job Responsibilities:

• File review, organization and maintenance
• Answering calls
• E-filing in State and Federal systems
• Writing, proofreading and document preparation
• Calendar and deadline management
• Discovery preparation and management
• Manage and direct complex litigation files in state and federal courts
• Appropriate regular communication with courts, clients and outside professionals
• Drafting pleadings, motions, responses, briefs and orders
• Review and summarize documents including medical reports, witness statements and police reports
• Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials Preferred Qualifications
• 2 or more years civil litigation/law firm experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Strong typing, writing and organizational skills
• Excellent reasoning skills and ability to deal in nuanced matters
• Experience and strong skill level in at least a majority of the job responsibilities listed above
• Must be ok with large friendly office dog

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Ability to

Commute:

Arlington, TX 76016 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person