Paralegal - Litigation Defense - Fort Worth (Part-Time)

The Fort Worth office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, an established over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for a part-time litigation paralegal with at least three years of experience to assist a growing office. Expectations include assisting in managing a busy and diverse litigation docket from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal.

A congenial environment, team atmosphere, and great benefits await the ideal candidate.

Experience in trucking, transportation, product liability, and insurance defense strongly preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Client communication and case updates.
Management of overall case volume and the movement of cases.
Database management of high-volume documents.
Obtaining and reviewing medical records and incorporating them into medical chronologies.
Coordinating with experts and obtaining counter-affidavits or other reports as needed.
Assisting with responding to discovery.
Preparing client documents and files for trial, hearings, depositions & mediations.
Conducting background and social media searches.
E-filing as needed.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

A minimum of three years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably defense of trucking, transportation, product liability, insurance, or premises cases.
Ability to maintain contemporaneous billing records relating to tasks completed.
Highly organized self-starter who is capable of anticipating attorneys' needs.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.
Attention to detail and quality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred.