Litigation Paralegal - Torts

Litigation Paralegal

Dallas City Attorney’s Office – Torts Section

The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced, energetic, self-motivated litigation paralegal to fill a full-time position in the Torts Section. Candidates must have substantial experience in pre-trial and trial phases of civil litigation as a paralegal in Texas state courts. The position requires excellent personal and telephone communication skills, strong writing abilities, attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, and e-discovery platforms. A paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. 

The successful candidate will assist attorneys in defending personal injury claims brought under the Texas Tort Claims Act, focusing primarily on motor vehicle collisions and premises liability cases. Responsibilities will include: collecting and organizing documentary evidence and information; summarizing depositions; filing documents in state courts; managing deadlines; drafting and responding to discovery requests; handling subpoenas and third-party discovery requests; researching legal issues; processing correspondence; preparing and reviewing legal memoranda, pleadings, and other case-related documents; assisting in preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials; obtaining copies of regulations, statutes, and case reports; and supporting the creation of trial and appellate briefs by verifying citations and generating tables of contents and indexes of authorities,  all under the supervision of an attorney. This position involves regular contact with the public, city officials, and staff. Other duties may be assigned.

Salary is commensurate with experience.  The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position.  This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter.  Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney’s Office are available at www.dallascityattorney.com.

If interested, please send a resume and three references to the contact information provided.

No phone calls, please.