Litigation Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Downs & Stanford, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced insurance defense litigation paralegal in our Downtown Dallas office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience managing multiple cases in all aspects from intake through trial.

Candidates will be expected to immediately begin working with a variety of cases of all levels of complexity in a fast-paced, high demand environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Essential Functions (Varies with each position) Manage large caseload with multiple attorneys and team members Maintain calendars and docket / maintain and follow-up on deadlines Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and prepare document production with minimal supervision Review, analyze, and summarize large volumes of medical records and other evidence Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, opposing counsel, courts, experts Schedule depositions, hearings, and mediations E-file through eFileTexas and PACER Meet or exceed monthly billable hour requirement of at least 120 hours Qualifications: Demonstrates a high degree of commitment, honesty, and integrity in all aspects Minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience Paralegal certificate and/or college experience preferred (Paralegal positions only) Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently Critical thinking that displays initiative and adaptability Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, efficient, hard-working Strong communication skills, professional, prompt, excellent attendance Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experienced with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Team, and WebEx Knowledgeable of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers, PDF compatible software, and related productivity applications Experienced with LexisNexis, Coyote Analytics or similar billing and calendaring software a plus Company Description www.downsstanford.com Company Description www.downsstanford.com