Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Garland, TX at The Willis Law Group PLLC.
The Willis Law Group has an immediate opening for a Corporate Defense Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Must be able to handle a high-volume docket with federal trial experience and maintain daily billable timekeeping. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to perform consistent, high-quality work while cognizant of task-related deadlines with little or no supervision.
Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Strong familiarity with the state and federal court PACER system.
- Assist with drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Preparing attorneys for depositions, meditations, and trial.
- Communicating with clients, claim specialists, and expert witnesses.
- Ordering medical records and preparing medical chronologies.
- Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments.
- Case management and file organization.
- Summarizing witness testimony.
- Daily billable timekeeping
- Supporting up to 3 attorneys.
- E-filing of pleadings, motions, and service on all parties.
- Bilingual highly preferred.
Paralegal Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED or higher education.
- ABA approved certification is a plus.
- Insurance Defense experience.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Multitasking capabilities.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality required.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with team members.
- Knowledge of Caret Legal software is a huge plus.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off—accrued.
- Competitive Salary
Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!
The Willis Law Group is an equal-opportunity employer. www.thewillislawgroup.com
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you open to working 100% onsite?
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 3 years (Required)
- E-filing: 3 years (Required)
- Legal research: 3 years (Required)
- Court State & Federal: 3 years (Required)
- Motions : 3 years (Required)
- Pleadings: 3 years (Required)
- Discovery: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Garland, TX 75044 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Garland, TX 75044 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal
Company: The Willis Law Group PLLC.
Location: Garland, TX
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