Civil Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal Collin County Law Firm Plano, TX Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Attention to detail Organizational skills Paralegal Certificate Full Job Description Looking for an experienced litigation paralegal who is self-motivated, intelligent, team-oriented, goal driven, and is detail oriented. The ideal candidate would undertake the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondence to potential targets, attorneys, courts, third parties, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure and ensure compliance with individual court standing orders and local rules
• Draft, edit, and e-file pleadings (State and Federal Court)
• Docketing daily trial schedules and deadlines
• Prepare initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery responses (State and Federal Court)
• Manual and electronic document reviews
• Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation and trial notebooks and exhibits
• Maintain attorney calendars
• Schedule mediations, depositions, court reporters/videographer, conference calls, etc.
• E-filing in multi-state and federal court jurisdictions Experience & Qualifications
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years litigation/trial experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) required
• Proficient in ECF and Texas E-filing system
• Positive attitude, great interpersonal skills, committed to their work and pro-active Benefits offered are: 401k plus company contribution, extended vacation/personal leave; covered parking.

Only qualified candidates with the requisite experience and holding a paralegal certificate will be considered for this position. Please email resumes and salary requirements to .

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person