What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Baker Brand?
The Litigation practice group of our DALLAS office has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal. Our ideal candidate will have solid civil litigation paralegal experience and an interest in learning the business/corporate paralegal space. The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal and practice support tasks, including:
- Provides support to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediation and arbitration, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
- Administers, creates and manages document databases.
- Supports document review teams.
- Provides support for extensive electronic discovery.
- Obtains and organize case materials daily.
- Prepares, organize, and maintain deposition materials and summaries.
- Working knowledge of e-filing.
- Docketing and calendaring deadlines.
- Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, paralegal certificate a plus.
- A minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.
- A strong desire to learn business/corporate paralegal work and take on increasing responsibility with the firm.
- Must have trial experience.
- Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products, FileSite or other document management systems, and DTE or other time entry systems.
- Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook .pst files, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching and on-line court database systems.
- Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work with people of all levels.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
For questions or assistance, please email: dalrecruiting@bakerlaw.com.
BakerHostetler is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our Firm.
