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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 26 offices throughout the United States.

Are you a skilled litigation paralegal looking for an exciting opportunity? Our Dallas, Texas office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic Litigation Practice Group. While this position is based in Dallas, the successful candidate will also provide support to other Texas and national offices and may be required to travel occasionally for trial preparation and trial. If you’re detail-oriented, highly motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our Litigation Practice Group, you will:

Support all aspects of a busy litigation practice, including intaking, organizing, and processing large datasets for attorneys and clients.Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Relativity to assist attorneys with case management and litigation tasks.Prepare draft discovery responses and basic pleadings with precision and efficiency.Participate in discovery by assisting with discovery review, preparing case summaries and chronologies, requesting and tracking records, drafting discovery requests, and responses and preparing basic pleadings.Stay current with Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas statutes to ensure compliance and accuracy in filings.Assist with trial preparation, including summarizing depositions, coordinating with experts, preparing exhibits, preparing witness files, preparing witness and exhibit lists and PowerPoint presentations.Manage multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and producing high-quality work.Exhibit exceptional attention to detail to produce an accurate, high-quality work product.Ensure timekeeping and compliance with client billing guidelines, and maintaining accurate records to meet billing requirements.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you must have:

A minimum of 5 years’ litigation experience, preferably in a regional or national law firm.Strong working knowledge of litigation support systems and legal technologies.Proven experience managing case files and supporting attorneys through trial preparation and trial work.Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively coordinate with attorneys, clients, and team members.A track record of handling timekeeping and adhering to client billing guidelines with accuracy.

Why Join Our Team?

Work on challenging, impactful cases across Texas and the nation.Collaborate with talented legal professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and skill development.Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards your expertise and dedication.

Ready to take your litigation paralegal career to the next level?

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements today. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE