Paralegal at Addison Group
Dallas, TX 75215
About the Job
Job Title
- Paralegal & Senior Paralegal
Location
- Dallas, TX
Industry
- Legal / Defense Litigation
Job Description
The Paralegal & Senior Paralegal will support 2-3 attorneys in the Dallas office by managing multiple defense litigation cases. Responsibilities include preparing discovery (including e-Discovery), handling billing and time entry, reviewing records, conducting background searches, and assisting with trial and mediation preparation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a high-volume caseload and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support 2-3 attorneys with a variety of defense litigation cases
- Manage discovery processes, including e-Discovery
- Handle billing and time entry for assigned cases
- Request and review records, redact documents as needed
- Vet experts and conduct background searches
- Assist with mediation and trial preparation
- Maintain a monthly billing target of 135+ hours
Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience as a paralegal in defense litigation/insurance defense
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Trial Director, or other trial presentation software
- Familiarity with CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, and LexisNexis is a plus
- Experience with e-Discovery, document review, redaction, and trial prep