Paralegal - Employment Practice Group

Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dallas is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a wide range of employment law matters. This role involves managing case files, conducting electronic court filings, and assisting attorneys across various litigation tasks. Candidates must have strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. A paralegal certification is preferred along with prior litigation experience, particularly in Oil & Gas. Flexibility for overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation experience, preferably in Oil & Gas matters.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required by case demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Docket and calendar all case-related deadlines and hearings.
• Establish and maintain case files and trial notebooks.
• Review and process legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
• Support depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Support depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Education

Paralegal certification (BLS certification a plus)

BLS certification

Job description

Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP ("VKHH") is seeking a Paralegal within the Employment Practice Group in the Dallas office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of employment law matters. You will be instrumental in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and providing essential paralegal support to our attorneys. VKHH is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and expertise can thrive, ensuring efficient case management and impactful outcomes.

Position Summary

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to client service. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and legal staff and will have significant responsibility and visibility across active matters. Overtime may be required to meet firm, client, and court deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform electronic court filings in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
• Docket and calendar all case-related deadlines, hearings, and critical dates, monitor and track compliance.
• Establish, organize, and maintain pleadings, case files, trial notebooks, expert witness materials, document indexes, and exhibit lists.
• Receive, review, and process legal documents, including pleadings, court orders, contracts, and related materials.
• Review, index, outline, and summarize deposition transcripts and case documents.
• Provide administrative and substantive support for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Assist attorneys with a variety of litigation and administrative tasks as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff regarding case status and required information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, legal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized case records and documentation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required by case demands.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, service-oriented litigation environment.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and exercise sound judgment.

Education and Experience

• Paralegal certification preferred (BLS certification a plus).
• Prior litigation experience, preferably in Oil & Gas matters.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, stand, walk, stoop, push, pull, and lift as necessary.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to hear and understand detailed verbal instructions.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.