Senior Paralegal

Babich & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office role

Job summary

Babich & Associates seeks a Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in insurance defense and personal injury defense at our Downtown Dallas office. The role involves handling case intake, drafting documents, and coordinating discovery in a fast-paced litigation environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, strong drafting/editing skills, and proficiency with case management software and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, ideally in defense.
• Experience with discovery, motions, and preparation of pleadings.
• Strong drafting and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Familiarity with litigation workflows and standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation from intake through trial.
• Draft, review, and organize pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and manage discovery tasks including requests, productions, responses, tracking, and filing.
• Prepare and organize case files, exhibit binders, deposition materials, and trial notebooks.
• Handle document review and cite-checking for accuracy and compliance.
• Support case management tasks such as deadlines, filings, and status tracking.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of case information.

Skills

Civil litigation support

Drafting and proofreading

Case management

Multitasking

Tools

Case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Paralegal (Insurance Defense / Personal Injury Defense)

Location: In-office, Downtown Dallas

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join our Downtown Dallas team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting attorneys in insurance defense and/or personal injury defense matters, with the ability to manage cases efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation, from case intake through trial/supporting post-trial activities
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence
• Coordinate and manage discovery tasks (requests/productions, responses, tracking, and filing)
• Prepare and organize case files, exhibit binders, deposition materials, and trial notebooks
• Handle document review and cite-checking to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support case management tasks such as deadlines, filings, and tracking status in the case management system
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties as needed
• Maintain strong organization and confidentiality of case information

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience (insurance defense or personal injury defense preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with civil litigation support, including discovery and motion practice
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a timely manner
• Proficiency with legal document workflows and familiarity with common litigation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting insurance defense/personal injury defense matters specifically
• Familiarity with deposition and trial preparation workflows
• Prior experience with e-filing and document management systems

What We Offer

• In-office role in Downtown Dallas
• Opportunity to work closely with attorneys in a litigation-focused practice