Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Job Location: San Antonio, TX (In-person)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive Pay

This is an excellent opportunity to work for Davis & Santos, PLLC, a law firm of attorneys dedicated to client satisfaction, performance and results. Seeking a candidate who is looking to join a fast-moving practice and hone their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from attorneys and other paralegals with extensive experience.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced paralegal for our busy and exciting complex litigation practice. Our steadfast commitment to each client to provide the highest quality work product is a top priority and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Duties & Responsibilities

The paralegal will be responsible for all aspects of litigation practice from inception of the case to settlement. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage large-scale discovery and e-discovery matters, including document preservation, collection and productions
• Review, digest, and index voluminous document production. Ability to summarize documents and contents into charts, spreadsheets, and other visuals
• Provide hands-on operational litigation technology support, including but not limited to projects such as e-discovery database creation and maintenance; importing images and load files into e-discovery databases; searching data; exporting data; reformatting and converting data; designing forms and reports; e-discovery processes; scanning, OCR and coding use
• Assist with preparing attorneys and witnesses for depositions and court appearances, including without limitation by assembling case files and evidence and binder preparation
• Prepare for trials in state and federal court, including managing trial support, creating and overseeing trial exhibits, setting up war rooms and attending trial to assist with presenting evidence, and traveling as needed
• Review and summarize depositions
• Review documents for privilege and draft privilege logs for attorney review
• Track litigation deadlines, provide deadlines to docketing, and confirm deadlines are docketed correctly
• Assist fellow paralegals and attorneys as needed

Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
• Prioritizes multiple projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates high level of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Adept at problem solving; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; skillfully gathers and analyzes information
• Excellent communication skills; listens and obtains clarification; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; asks for and offers help when needed
• Team player; balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; strong interpersonal skills
• Available to work extended hours when necessary to reach goals; is present in the office and available in person, by telephone, and by email in order to facilitate communications and work product with attorneys and other staff
• Ability to work independently; takes initiative and be self-directed with minimal supervision; takes independent actions and follows through on commitments
• Ability to multi-task; prioritizes and completes projects in a fast-paced environment across multiple cases for multiple attorneys
• Familiarity with local rules and chambers rules and consulting with same to ensure compliance
• Sensitivity to confidential and proprietary information and materials

Qualifications

• College degree
• Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience as litigation paralegal
• Experience using e-discovery software such as Disco, Digital War Room, etc.
• Experience using trial presentation software such as Sanction, Trial Director, On Cue etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Company Benefits

• Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and excellent benefits package
• Healthcare benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and FSA options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching option

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for this position, along with a resume. Please feel free to visit our firm’s website at www.dslawpc.com to learn more about our firm.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.