Paralegal: Defense Litigation & Client Support

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County's Law Division seeks a paralegal to assist attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, and discovery. The role involves drafting pleadings and related documents, interviewing clients, coordinating witnesses, and maintaining the litigation calendar.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience; paralegal certification is preferred and a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum two years of job-related experience.
• Certified Paralegal preferred.
• Knowledge of online legal research services.
• Must pass criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and discovery requests.
• Interview clients in court to gather information and schedule hearings.
• Assist with briefs and trial preparation.
• Coordinate witness files and gather evidence summaries.
• Draft deposition questions; support discovery and document preparation.
• Manage litigation docket, calendars, deadlines, and repository of rulings.
• Handle other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviewing

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Dallas County's Law Division seeks a paralegal to assist attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, and discovery. The role involves drafting pleadings and related documents, interviewing clients, coordinating witnesses, and maintaining the litigation calendar.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience; paralegal certification is preferred and a background check will be conducted.