Paralegal

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Job Description

Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP is in search of a Paralegal with approximately 1-2 years of litigation experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Act as a liaison between the courts, attorneys, clients, opposing counsel and/or their office, court reporters, etc.
Schedule hearings, depositions, meetings
Work with assigned attorney to prioritize, track, update, and meet case deadlines
Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, motions and notices as well as general correspondence including editing documents produced by others
Work with assigned attorney to maintain and work up assigned litigation files including ordering records, reviewing and analyzing discovery responses and records, drafting summaries of discovery, depositions, and records, drafting medical timelines
Enter and edit time entries for monthly billing
Work closely with assigned attorney on any other special projects as necessary and perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Assist with trial preparation
Some copying, scanning, or legal assistant work on as needed basis

Skills Required

Attention to detail, effective time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills are critical
Able to work independently and be proactive
Able to work well in small fast-paced team environment
Able to deal with high stress situations
Organize assignments with minimal attorney direction
Ensure timely completion of work
Ability to problem solve utilizing firm technology and available resources including LEXIS, court electronic filing systems, PACER, record retrieval systems
Strong sense of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Dependable, adaptable and flexible
Courteous and professional demeanor
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong oral and written communication skills
Current Notary or qualify to receive commission by the State of Texas