Paralegal

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

Bush & Bush Law Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

101-250 employees

About the position

As a Senior Paralegal at Bush & Bush Law Group, you will play a pivotal role in developing legal strategies, supervising paralegal staff, and directly supporting litigation efforts. This role demands exceptional legal acumen, precision, and leadership in guiding and enhancing our paralegal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop our foreign paralegal staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in their work.
• Independently propound and respond to discovery requests from scratch, developing tailored discovery strategies based on a deep understanding of case specifics and legal requirements.
• Prepare precise jury charges that identify critical elements needed for successful case outcomes, drafting petitions, complaints, and targeted discovery aimed at gathering key evidence.
• Draft comprehensive petitions, pleadings, and complaints for cases in both state and federal court jurisdictions, addressing all relevant legal elements and strategic objectives.
• Meticulously review and analyze discovery records and gathered evidence, drafting motions to compel as necessary.
• Proactively monitor and adhere to all court deadlines and statutes, ensuring timely and error-free submission of all legal documents.
• Assemble flawless and comprehensive trial binders, preparing all necessary materials to support attorneys in court proceedings.
• Draft legal motions as needed, applying in-depth analysis and clear articulation of legal arguments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience, with significant exposure to complex litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and respond to discovery requests and develop tailored legal strategies from scratch.
• Proficient in crafting jury charges and aligning petitions and discovery with the key elements of the case.
• Exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and inspire a team of junior and foreign paralegals.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance