Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Dallas office to assist attorneys representing leading automotive manufacturers and distributors in a range of matters including state and federal proceedings, state motor vehicle proceedings, and class actions.
No Agencies Please
A Day in the LifeThe Litigation Paralegal is responsible for performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, you’ll work directly with attorneys on product liability, warranty, franchise and distribution law litigation, and other complex business disputes in a variety of industries. You’ll maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney; perform online PACER research; and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
Other responsibilities will allow you to prepare deposition notices (organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries); track and manage discovery, including document productions; participate in case strategy meetings; and handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.
We Know YouThe ideal candidate for this position possesses at least 2 years of litigation experience along with 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education. This role requires well-developed critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. The Paralegal should have a strong sense of accountability, take ownership over projects and responsibilities, resolve issues proactively, and know how to be a true team player.
Who We Are
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.
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