Litigation Paralegal - APS - Advanced Professional Services

Job Description:

The Crystal L. Adams & Associates PLLC law firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal who is a highly skilled, objective-oriented individual who utilizes a combination of practical experience in a collaborative environment to provide Firm clients and attorneys with creative and cost-efficient solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Work as fully integrated member of team supporting multiple types of litigation matters from inception through trial (including on-site support).

·Prepare first drafts of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, cover motions, declarations, proposed orders, exhibit appendices and correspondence.

·Manage and maintain a current and complete electronic client/matter file.

·Perform factual and legal cite checking of motions and briefs utilizing the Blue Book and other key cite checking authorities.

·Perform and report on litigation history research regarding opposing parties and counsel.
Analyze and report on metrics regarding parties, Courts, Judges, motions outcomes and litigation milestones.
Assist with document collection processes and oversee document production.

·Perform Daubert research regarding party experts using publicly available data and legal research tools.

·E-file documents in various courts, including but not limited to Texas Federal and State Courts, Bankruptcy Court, 5th Court of Appeals and Texas Supreme Court.

·Prepare materials for and assist attorneys with court proceedings (in person and remote) including but not limited to hearings, depositions, arbitration, and trial.

·Coordinate with external vendors to source competitive bids and negotiate contracts.

·Joining our team will provide you with avenues for professional development and advancement within the legal field, allowing you to hone your skills and expand your expertise

Core Competencies:

·Must be reliable and a self-starter, strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work on teams across geographies (when necessary).

·Ability to work well in high pressure environments, organize and prioritize numerous tasks to perform essential duties of the position under time constraints.

·Ability to organize and manage large volumes of data, self-manage, anticipate, and delegate responsibilities as necessary.

·Ability to work well with internal and external clients and build relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.

·Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.

·Strong work ethic, high degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

·Willingness to take full ownership of assignments and to train on and implement evolving technology impacting litigation practice.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

·An Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree may also be considered

·A Paralegal Certificate or equivalent credentials is necessary and a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within a litigation practice.

·In-depth understanding of the litigation life cycle.

·Proficient with procedural rules including but not limited to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, related Local Rules, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

·Engaged with current litigation events, cases, decisions, and updates to rules.

·Proficient with Microsoft productivity tools (Advanced): Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

·Proficient with software including but not limited to document management software/iManage, or similar transcript management tools, Westlaw, Lexis, PacerPro, and trial presentation tools such as adobe or Trial Director.

·Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.

·Must be available to work overtime, including weekend hours, when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload.

Physical Demands:

·Must be able to spend long periods of time working at computer workstation.

Work Conditions and Environment:

·Work is normally performed in a typical in person office work environment on majority of days; occasional remote support is permitted.

·Position is full-time and requires a five-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the Firm policy manual. Work sometimes requires more than the regularly scheduled hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

·Must be available to work overtime, including weekend hours, when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Must be willing to change regular work schedule to meet the needs of the Firm.

·Position may require occasional travel.

Career Growth Opportunities:

·Joining our team will provide you with avenues for professional development and advancement within the legal field, allowing you to hone your skills and expand your expertise.

·We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. Our firm is committed to excellence and integrity in all aspects of our legal practice.

·This role offers ample opportunities to build a robust professional network, collaborate with seasoned legal professionals, and engage in skill-enhancing initiatives that can elevate your career in the legal industry.

Employment Type: Full-Time pay ranges from 35-70K annually.