The Litigation practice group of our DALLAS office has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal. Our ideal candidate will bring solid civil litigation experience and expertise to our growing office. The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal and practice support tasks including:
- Provides support to prepare for depositions hearings trials mediation and arbitration including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
- Administers creates and manages document databases.
- Supports document review teams.
- Provides support for extensive electronic discovery.
- Obtains and organize case materials daily.
- Prepares organize and maintain deposition materials and summaries.
- Working knowledge of efiling.
- Docketing and calendaring deadlines.
- Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required paralegal certificate a plus.
- A minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.
- A strong desire to learn business/corporate paralegal work and take on increasing responsibility with the firm.
- Must have trial experience.
- Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products FileSite or other document management systems and DTE or other time entry systems.
- Experience with Relativity Trial Director Outlook .pst files Sanction WestLaw LexisNexis internet searching and online court database systems.
- Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work with people of all levels.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
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BakerHostetler is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.bakerlaw for more information about our Firm.