Consumer Law Paralegal

DJC LAW, PLLC, is looking for Litigation Paralegal Candidates to fill multiple positions. At DJC LAW, you will join a plaintiff’s practice that is making a difference for its clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge cases across multiple state and federal jurisdictions with very experienced and highly motivated litigators. You will become part of a team prosecuting important cases throughout the country. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all resumes submitted.Roles and Responsibilities:The role is multi-faceted, dynamic and broad. Some key job duties will be:Working full-time and on-site in our North Austin office with our growing team of lawyers and support staffOrganizing and reviewing files for important transactions and documents and preparing annotations and work product documents to aid attorney review of case files, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; working within the Firm’s Case Management Software and Database to properly document all activities, facts, and events in a caseDrafting correspondence and legal court documents, such as pleadings, discovery, motions, affidavits, and subpoenasIndependently filing legal documents in the state courts of Illinois and other jurisdictions, and the federal courtsMaintaining documents received from clients and stakeholders, conducting factual investigations, retrieving and organizing evidence for use at depositions and trialsCommunicating with clients secondary to intake staff to ensure criteria are met and that the client has a prosecutable case, and once the case is filed, fielding communications from clients with questions about their case’s progressAssisting lawyers in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and conferences, completing many administrative tasksIndependently managing the docket (calendar) and maintaining an organized filing index within our Case Management Software for a discreet case load assigned to you and one or more attorneysEnsuring that all work product you are responsible for is completed timely and adheres to the highest quality standards known to the legal services industryExperience, Qualifications and SkillsOur ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate(s) issued), from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university is requiredMinimum five years of prior experience working as a paralegal is required, majority of prior experience in a litigation focused role is preferred, preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at regionally or nationally reputable plaintiff’s law firmsProficiency using the e-filing system of the state of Texas and the federal courtsProficiency using Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) is requiredFamiliarity with Filevine (Case Management Software) and general computer savviness are plusses but not requiredExcellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are requiredMeticulous attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines are requiredCompensation and Benefits$55,000+ depending on experienceHealth, dental and vision insurance availableRetirement savings with employer match at one year anniversary availableGenerous paid time off and paid holidays

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