Experienced Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and court filings.

Responsibilities include drafting discovery requests and responses, maintaining case files, coordinating depositions, reviewing transcripts, and preparing trial binders, while performing legal research with LexisNexis.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Experience with LexisNexis and e-discovery tools; NEOS experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case strategy, motions, pleadings, and filings.
• Gather and develop information using case files, legal databases, and research resources.
• Draft discovery requests and responses and related documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines, dates, schedules, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial logistics.
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts and testimony.
• Prepare exhibits, binders, and notebooks for motions, hearings, and trial.
• Electronically file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other platforms.

Skills

Case management

Litigation support

Research

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

e-discovery tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Neos (NEOS) experience

Job description

The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and court filings.

Responsibilities include drafting discovery requests and responses, maintaining case files, coordinating depositions, reviewing transcripts, and preparing trial binders, while performing legal research with LexisNexis.