1000000083.Paralegal.District Attorneys Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Texas seeks a Paralegal to assist attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, and drafting of court submissions. You will draft pleadings and motions, meet clients in court to collect information, prepare briefs, coordinate discovery, and support witnesses with evidence review and deposition preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; Certified Paralegal preferred; candidate must pass a criminal background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; two years of related experience.
• Certified Paralegal preferred; knowledge of on-line legal research services.
• Pass criminal background investigation.
• At-will employment; no civil service or appellate rights.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, case information statements, interrogatories, and requests for admissions, and other discovery documents.
• Meet and interview clients in court to collect information, advise on the court process, schedule hearings and subsequent interviews.
• Assist with the preparation of briefs to courts and trial preparation.
• Meet with witnesses; coordinate collection/review of files; obtain reports/analysis from experts.
• Draft questions for witness examinations at depositions; coordinate discovery to provide information to opposing party.
• Maintain litigation docket, calendar, deadlines, and repository; track court rulings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Client interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Certified Paralegal preferred

Tools

Online legal research services

Job description

Description

Assists attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, drafting of documents for submission to court, and other administration functions for the law division.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assists attorneys by drafting pleadings, motions, orders, case information statements, interrogatories, and requests for admissions, production of documents and examination or inspection.
• 2. Meets and interviews clients in court to collect information, advise clients of the court process, schedule hearings and subsequent interviews and pass cases as allowed by the court rules.
• 3. Assists with the preparation of briefs to courts and trial preparation.
• 4. Meets with witnesses, coordinates the collection and review of witness files; gathers, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes factual data collected. Obtains written reports/analysis of physical evidence, injuries, issues, and financial evaluations from experts.
• 5. Drafts outline for questions for examining of witnesses at depositions; reviews and assembles documents to be used in deposition. Assists with and coordinate discovery process to ensure that all relevant information requested be provided to opposing party.
• 6. Maintains litigation docket, calendar, or tickler system, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions, court appearances, and other important deadlines. Collects, organizes and maintains form files and repository and/or database for current court rulings.
• 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Training:
• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Two (2) years job related experience.
• Special Requirements:
• Certified Paralegal preferred. Knowledge of on-line legal research services. Must pass criminal background investigation.
• Disclaimers: This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• Physical/Environmental Requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods. Ability to lift and move files and/or property.