Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment

Litigation Paralegal | Plona Partners This is a hybrid role at Plona Partners, located in Dallas, TX. Plona Partners is a dedicated legal firm specializing in labor and employment litigation. This role is crucial for providing essential support to a team of 4-5 attorneys, ensuring efficient operation and successful case management within the firm's labor and employment practice.

The Litigation Paralegal will play a key part in maintaining the smooth workflow and upholding the firm's core values in all professional activities.

The TL;DR Role: Early CareerType: HybridLocation: Hybrid, Dallas, TXPay: $85,000–$110,000 yearlyMission: Ensure efficient administrative and case management support for a dedicated team of labor and employment attorneys.

Tech Stack: Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, iManageWhat You'll Actually Do Comprehensive Attorney Support: Provide dedicated administrative and logistical support to a team of 4-5 attorneys, including both partners and associates, managing their daily operational needs to ensure efficient case progression.

Meticulous Case Management: Oversee critical administrative tasks such as precise calendaring, diligent matter tracking, and proactive deadline reminders for all assigned cases.

Document & Filing Proficiency: Prepare, review, and organize a variety of legal documents, executing accurate and timely filings in both state and federal court systems, adhering strictly to all protocols.

Research and Communication Hub: Conduct essential legal research using Westlaw, facilitate clear and professional communication with courts and clients, and manage information flow effectively.

Collaborative & Values-Driven Work: Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines while also providing support to other attorneys and paralegals as needed, always upholding the firm's core values in all professional activities.

The Must-Haves Background: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Candidates must possess extensive, in-depth knowledge of the court system, including comprehensive understanding of court filing procedures, related programs and tools, established court protocols, and critical deadlines for both state and federal jurisdictions.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of direct, hands-on experience in commercial litigation. Demonstrated proficiency as a highly skilled typist, alongside advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe products, and established document management systems like iManage.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for clear and professional interactions with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Must be highly organized with a keen, meticulous attention to detail, and possess a proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the firm.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product

Requirements

• Document (PRD), Project/Program Management, Research Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills, iManage

About the Company

Plona Partners