Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Wilson Elser

The Tone:
This is an experienced professional role at Wilson Elser, located in Dallas, TX, offering a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices, recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer. This position is crucial for maintaining efficient litigation processes and supporting attorneys, contributing to the firm’s commitment to client service and its culture of collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. Professionals in this role are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally within a valued and supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Senior Level
• Location: Hybrid, Dallas, TX

• Mission: To provide comprehensive litigation support by managing information retrieval, discovery processes, document organization, and case file maintenance, ensuring efficient and effective legal proceedings.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Information Retrieval & Analysis: Contact outside sources and search court-related databases to retrieve, review, and analyze case information.
• Discovery Management: Prepare written discovery requests and objections, facilitating the legal information exchange process.
• Document Production & Organization: Review, analyze, and organize document productions received from opposing parties and co-defendants in large multi-party cases.
• Evidence Summarization: Summarize transcripts and organize key documents to support case strategy and review.
• Case File & Witness Preparation: Prepare and organize materials necessary for expert witness review, while diligently managing documents and maintaining organized case files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree preferred; a Paralegal Certificate is also preferred. Core domain knowledge in litigation support is essential.
• Experience: At least 4 years of litigation paralegal experience, specifically including trial preparation and attendance. Proven experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received is also required.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to integrate into a team-oriented environment and take ownership of your own docket of cases.
• Bonus: Experience in insurance defense and/or construction defect cases is a significant advantage.