Litigation Paralegal, Labor & Employment

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Plona Partners

The Tone:
This is a hybrid full-time role at Plona Partners, situated in Dallas, TX. Plona Partners is a legal firm specializing in labor and employment litigation, dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services. This Litigation Paralegal position is fundamental to the firm’s operational efficiency, providing crucial administrative and paralegal support to a team of attorneys. The role ensures that legal matters are managed effectively, allowing attorneys to focus on core legal strategies and client representation. Your contribution will be vital in maintaining the firm’s standards of excellence and client satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $85000–$110000 yearly
• Team: Reports to 4-5 attorneys (partners and associates)
• Mission: Owns the efficient administrative and litigation support for a team of attorneys.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, iManage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Enablement: Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to a dedicated team of 4-5 attorneys, encompassing both partners and associates. This involves managing their calendars, meticulously preparing and reviewing legal documents, and ensuring their workflow is optimized for efficiency.
• Court Operations: Execute all aspects of court filings, accurately submitting documents in both state and federal courts. This includes a deep understanding of court programs, tools, and protocols to meet all deadlines and requirements.
• Legal Research & Communication: Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw to support case strategies. Additionally, you will manage essential communications with both courts and clients, ensuring clear and timely information exchange.
• Matter Coordination: Maintain meticulous oversight of ongoing legal matters, diligently tracking progress and providing timely reminders for critical deadlines. Your organization will be key to preventing missed actions and ensuring case continuity.
• Team Collaboration & Values: Offer flexible support to other attorneys and paralegals across the firm as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment. In all professional activities, you will consistently uphold and embody Plona Partners’ core values.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced professional with a high school diploma or equivalent, possessing extensive knowledge of the court system, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in commercial litigation, coupled with proficiency in document management systems like iManage, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe.
• Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interactions; exhibit a highly organized approach with keen attention to detail in all tasks; possess extensive knowledge of the court system, including filing procedures, related programs, tools, protocols, and deadlines; and display the ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.