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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil defense litigation with a strong focus on Texas legal matters, including construction defect and product liability cases. Exhibits exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in legal document preparation and management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Defense Litigation ExperienceTexas State And Federal Court KnowledgeLitigation Procedures And Legal TerminologyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyParalegal Certificate Or Degree
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Hard Skills
Litigation ProceduresLegal Document DraftingE-Filing SystemsTime EntryBilling Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSound Judgment
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWindows Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
Construction DefectPremises LiabilityProduct LiabilityGeneral LiabilityConfidentiality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take ownership of assigned files
- Work closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through trial preparation
- Drive cases forward while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization
- Handle matters including construction defect, premises liability, product liability, and other complex general liability cases
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in civil defense litigation
- Experience handling Texas matters in both state and federal courts
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
- Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows applications, e-filing systems, and online research tools
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including interaction with senior-level professionals
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Sound judgment in managing a diverse workload
- Experience with billing and time entry
- Paralegal certificate or degree preferred, but not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development support
- Employee discounts and referral program