Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Overview

The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the "Best Companies to Work For" among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking candidates for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal works directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects. The individual manages attorney caseloads by being organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping the Firm meet all our clients' needs. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rules.
• Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits.
• Drafts routine legal correspondence.
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
• Conducts social media searches.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience preferred.
• General Liability or Insurance Coverage background preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization abilities.
• Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP.
• Experience in using legal database software (NEOS and West Law preferred).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and principles.
• The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Strong technology skills.
• The ability to perform legal research.
• Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.