Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Downs & Stanford, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced insurance defense litigation paralegal in our Dallas office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience managing multiple cases in all aspects from intake through trial. Candidates will be expected to immediately begin working with a variety of cases of all levels of complexity in a fast-paced, high demand environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions (Varies with each position)

Manage large caseload with multiple attorneys and team members

• Maintain calendars and docket / maintain and follow-up on deadlines
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and prepare document production with minimal supervision
• Review, analyze, and summarize large volumes of medical records and other evidence
• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, opposing counsel, courts, experts
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and mediations
• E-file through eFileTexas and PACER
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour requirement of at least 120 hours

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment, honesty, and integrity in all aspects
• Minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Paralegal certificate and/or college experience preferred (Paralegal positions only)
• Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
• Critical thinking that displays initiative and adaptability
• Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, efficient, hard-working
• Strong communication skills, professional, prompt, excellent attendance
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experienced with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Team, and WebEx
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Edge, PDF compatible software, and related productivity applications
• Experienced with LexisNexis, Coyote Analytics or similar billing and calendaring software a plus