Job Information
Fox Rothschild LLP Litigation Paralegal in Dallas, Texas
Description
Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation paralegal with prior trial experience and a minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare and summarize case related materials including document productions and case chronologies;
Assist with the preparation of court filings, including proofreading and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;
Assist with reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation;
Prepare deposition, mediation and trial exhibits (electronically and paper form) for use by the case team;
Conduct internet research; and
Provide excellent client service to all team members.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Other related duties, as assigned.
Annual billable hour requirement – 1,400
QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
Education:
BA or BS degree strongly preferred.
Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate with a minimum of 3 years of professional services firm or in-house legal Department experience required.
Experience:
- Three years of professional work experience (law firm, preferred). Previous work experience in a law firm or other client service environment is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent PC skills, including but not limited to proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with Adobe PRO/Nuance PDF.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment.
Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
Achieve high level of productivity.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Skills and Abilities :
Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Ability to function as part of a firm-wide team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
Achieve high level of productivity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)