Whitley Penn ยท 1 day ago
Paralegal
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWhitley Penn is a leading CPA and consulting firm seeking a dedicated Paralegal to support their litigation support team. The role involves managing deadlines, coordinating communications with clients and law firms, and maintaining accurate case files.
AccountingProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage a docket log with multiple deadlines for the litigation support department
Manage incoming/outgoing correspondences with law firms to ensure deadlines are calendared and met
Communicate with clients and law firms regarding discovery requests
Manage appointment calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and assist partners with other deadlines
Conduct new client phone screening, coordinate conference calls, and update clients and lawyers on status of cases
Organize and maintain case files, both in paper and electronic format, ensuring files are maintained accurately and easy to access
Coordinate with clients and attorneys to schedule meetings, assist with communications. and dispatch documents to law firms
Prepare mediation and trial binders for partners
Bates label documents as requested
Proofread reports for accuracy, correct grammar/punctuation, and issue final documents/reports
Schedule regular and special meetings; prepare and distribute agendas and pre-meeting materials, record and route minutes, and coordinate room, audio visual, and food arrangements
Qualification
Required
Paralegal degree or certificate required
Associate or bachelor's degree required
Minimum 2+ years of litigation support experience
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement
A demonstrated aptitude for dealing with a variety of situations and people
Ability to multitask, work at a fast pace, and meet critical deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess excellent typing and grammatical skills, as well as strong analytical and demonstrated effective verbal, written, and listening skills
High degree of proficiency with business and communications software including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Able to quickly learn other software and database programs as needed
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
Preferred
Experience in accounting or finance environment is strongly preferred
Benefits
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Company
Whitley Penn
Whitley Penn is a Texas-based full service public accounting firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathen McEown
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Topel
Tax Partner
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