Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins in Dallas is seeking a litigation paralegal to support attorneys handling product liability, warranty, franchise and distribution litigation, and other complex business disputes. The role sits in the Plano office and requires managing calendars, deadlines, and e-filing through the Court’s ECF system under attorney supervision.

The ideal candidate has four years of litigation experience, a paralegal certificate or a 2- or 4-year degree, and proficiency with Westlaw and PACER.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; work experience may substitute education.
• Ability to conduct research using the Internet and Westlaw.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor court deadlines and case calendars; file documents via ECF under attorney supervision.
• Perform online PACER research and draft pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Prepare deposition notices, organize materials, and summarize exhibits.
• Track discovery, including document productions, and support case strategy meetings.
• Assist in trial preparation and handle routine court communications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Team player

Technology proficiency

Education

2-year degree

Paralegal certificate

4-year degree

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

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.