Paralegal (City Attorney's Office- Non-Civil Service) jobs in United States
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City of Dallas · 1 month ago

Paralegal (City Attorney's Office- Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas is seeking an experienced, energetic, self-motivated litigation paralegal to join their Torts Section. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in defending personal injury claims and will be responsible for various legal tasks including document preparation, research, and managing deadlines.

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Responsibilities

Collecting and organizing documentary evidence and information
Summarizing depositions
Filing documents in state courts
Managing deadlines
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Handling subpoenas and third-party discovery requests
Researching legal issues
Processing correspondence
Preparing and reviewing legal memoranda, pleadings, and other case-related documents
Assisting in preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
Obtaining copies of regulations, statutes, and case reports
Supporting the creation of trial and appellate briefs by verifying citations and generating tables of contents and indexes of authorities
All under the supervision of an attorney
Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceParalegal certificateE-discovery platformsWord proficiencyExcel proficiencyAdobe proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsWriting abilities

Required

Substantial experience in pre-trial and trial phases of civil litigation as a paralegal in Texas state courts
Excellent personal and telephone communication skills
Strong writing abilities
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, and e-discovery platforms
A paralegal certificate or a bachelor's degree in a related field

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
A vibrant work culture
The city's comprehensive benefits package

Company

City of Dallas

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City of Dallas is an online resource website providing information about the city of Dallas, Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alexandra Laury
Partner Relations Manager
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Amuche Louis Agu, MPA, MA
HR Talent Acquisition Partner
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