Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at Wilson Elser
Title: Paralegal
Company: Wilson Elser
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Dallas Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining well-rounded professional experience with a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities
Contact outside sources to retrieve information and review and analyze same
Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
Prepare written discovery requests and objections
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants in large multi-party cases
Summarize transcripts and organize key documents
Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
Manage documents and maintain organized case files
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred
2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial preparation and attendance
Insurance defense and/or construction defect experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to integrate into a team-oriented environment with ownership in your own docket of cases
Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received.
Why Should You Apply?
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at
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We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
