Paralegal Job at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P., Dallas, TX

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  • Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Thompson Coe is looking for an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join our Dallas office. This is a great opportunity for a proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a very large and fast-paced docket.

The qualified candidate will utilize a high level of job expertise to complete paralegal tasks under the supervision of case attorneys. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and decision making. Ability to work in a collaborative and positive manner with all coworkers, clients, attorneys and non-attorney staff and observe confidentiality in all matters relating to the Firm.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial.
  • Reviews medical records to determine what information is/is not needed for cases.
  • Draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions, memoranda and correspondence.
  • Prepare discovery.
  • Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information.
  • Enter time into accounting and billing software daily.
  • Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in all software; ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm.
  • Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ recent law firm litigation paralegal experience, with State court and Federal litigation experience.
  • Four-year Bachelor's degree and/or two-year ABA approved Paralegal certificate ideal but not required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro.Knowledge of DISCO is a plus but not necessary.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators.
  • Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.

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