InOffice Junior Litigation Paralegal

Dallas Law Firm; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Dallas Law Firm is seeking an in-officeJunior Litigation Paralegal to support plaintiff-side medical malpractice and birth injury litigation from case opening through trial preparation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive team member who can manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and keep complex litigation moving forward.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in plaintiff-side medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation.
• Strong command of Texas civil procedure and local court rules.
• Proficiency with Filevine, Lead Docket, Office 365, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage court filings, eFiling/eService, incoming e-filings, emailed documents, and case calendar deadlines.
• Draft letters, deposition notices, Chapter 74 notice letters, initial disclosures, deposition requests, and other initial litigation documents.
• Coordinate service of process, deposition scheduling, court reporters, videographers, locations, Zoom details, witnesses, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and attorneys.
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, including notebooks for experts, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Send documents to experts, manage expert-related materials, and conduct background research on clients, experts, and witnesses.
• Maintain case data in Filevine, manage ASO deadlines, maintain paid vs. incurred charts, arrange travel as needed, and respond to ad hoc client requests or questions.
• Backup responsibilities include: assist with new client case opening, welcome packets, document gathering, file setup, client onboarding/offboarding, and client status updates; support drafting motions, pleadings, petitions, family agreements, discovery, settlement-related documents, and other legal materials; help manage experts in the litigation phase, expert payments, CVs, fee schedules, medical records, liens, minor settlements, and client expenses; provide administrative and office support.

Skills

eFiling proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Tools

Filevine

Lead Docket

Office 365

Job description

We are seeking an in-office Junior Litigation Paralegal to support plaintiff‑side medical malpractice and birth injury litigation from case opening through trial preparation. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented, proactive team member who can manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and keep complex litigation moving forward. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage court filings, eFiling/eService, incoming e‑filings, emailed documents, and case calendar deadlines.
• Draft letters, deposition notices, Chapter 74 notice letters, initial disclosures, deposition requests, and other initial litigation documents.
• Coordinate service of process, deposition scheduling, court reporters, videographers, locations, Zoom details, witnesses, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and attorneys.
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, including notebooks for experts, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Send documents to experts, manage expert‑related materials, and conduct background research on clients, experts, and witnesses.
• Maintain case data in Filevine, manage ASO deadlines, maintain paid vs. incurred charts, arrange travel as needed, and respond to ad hoc client requests or questions.
• Backup responsibilities:
  • Assist with new client case opening, welcome packets, document gathering, file setup, client onboarding/offboarding, and client status updates.
  • Support drafting motions, pleadings, petitions, family agreements, discovery, settlement‑related documents, and other legal materials.
  • Help manage experts in the litigation phase, expert payments, CVs, fee schedules, medical records, liens, minor settlements, and client expenses.
  • Provide administrative and office support, including incoming/outgoing mail, postage, faxes, supplies, conference room preparation, guest reception, law library maintenance, shredding, and general office coordination.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in plaintiff‑side medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation.
• Strong command of Texas civil procedure and local court rules.
• Proficiency with Filevine, Lead Docket, Office 365, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑focused litigation environment.

Compensation

$55,000–$68,000 per year, depending on experience. Eligible for performance‑based bonus compensation.