Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, an AmLaw 60 firm, is looking for a litigation paralegal to join our Dallas office. This position involves assisting attorneys with various legal matters, including proceedings and class actions. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm and proficiency with research tools such as Westlaw.

The role requires excellent critical thinking and organizational skills, and the ability to manage court deadlines effectively. Join us and be part of a dedicated team in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Understanding of paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation and management.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases.
• Electronically file documents with the Court.
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

ECF system

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Dallas office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive manufacturers and distributors in a range of matters including state and federal proceedings, state motor vehicle proceedings, and class actions.

This position will sit in the Plano Office.

A Day in the Life

The ideal candidate for this position possesses well-developed critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. You have a strong sense of accountability, take ownership over projects and responsibilities, resolve issues proactively, and know how to be a true team player. You’re a technology pro and have no problem learning new software. You utilize your paralegal expertise and keen eye for detail to further teamwork, client services, and efficiency. You will perform a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, you’ll work directly with attorneys on product liability, warranty, franchise and distribution law litigation, and other complex business disputes in a variety of industries. You’ll maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney; perform online PACER research; and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.

Other responsibilities will allow you to prepare deposition notices (organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries); track and manage discovery, including document productions; participate in case strategy meetings; prepare for and attend trial; and handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.

We Know You

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle, especially product liability litigation.

2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education. Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.