Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental insurance/Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid Parking

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal with medical malpractice defense exposure to join our office-based team. The role emphasizes keen organizational skills, ability to support attorneys, and manage sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal degree or certification and a proven track record in discovery, drafting, and trial support. Excellent writing and research abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in medical malpractice defense and litigation preferred.
• Strong drafting, research, and deadline management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, manage logistics etc).
• Aid attorneys and provide assistance where needed.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.

Skills

Discovery management

Case management

Drafting documents

Organizational skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Defense litigation experience

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Job details

Trusted, long-standing full-service Texas law firm seeks a skilled paralegal with medical malpractice defense litigation experience to join the team!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Monica Feltz

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

100+ year law firm with a fantastic reputation and 50+ Attorneys across Texas. Regional Full Service Law Firm comprised of talented Attorneys with a Family-like atmosphere! Great Team, great benefits, and compensation!! Ability to really grow with the company!

Why join us

• Nice benefits, 401(k)
• Health/Dental insurance/Vision
• Flexible spending account & Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Parking

Job Details

We are seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense litigation support within a law firm environment. This role requires excellent organizational, research, and drafting skills, as well as the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, manage logistics etc)
• Aid attorneys and provide assistance where needed
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Skills

• Experience with Discovery, managing cases, and correspondence
• Conducting legal research to find precedents that support a lawyer’s arguments in court
• Assisting with court hearings, trials, mediations and depositions
• Drafting legal documents such as affidavits, motions, subpoenas, settlement agreements, pleadings, discovery requests, and wills
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Family Law experience a plus
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

This position is in-office

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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