Apply for Paralegal

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

• 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