About This Role
If you are looking for a fast-paced, positive team environment that provides professional growth opportunities, then look no further. Our Business Litigation and Transactions Law Firm has an immediate full-time opportunity for a conscientious Paralegal with experience in Commercial, Construction, and Corporate Law. We would prefer that you have experience in Commercial Litigation, but we are willing to train you on the specifics of the job if you are a quick learner who has strong transferrable skills. If you are bi-lingual and can speak and write English and Spanish, then you already have an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
- Ability to manage trial preparation including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
- Independently obtain, review and organize records/invoices, calculate damages including related expenses, and damages
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal
- Paralegal certification
- Experience with litigation in the state of Texas is highly encouraged
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, proposed orders, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision.
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Articulate, organized and team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Substantial civil litigation experience
Apply for This Position
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.
Join San Miguel Attorneys P.C.
Be part of a team that values honesty, effectiveness, and dedicated legal service. We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you aboard!
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