JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR OFFICE MANAGER/PARALEGAL IN DALLAS OFFICE Role: Office Manager / Paralegal Firm: Dowd Bennett Contact: Ben Barnes (bbarnes@dowdbennett.com) Dowd Bennett seeks a litigation paralegal to join its Dallas office. The paralegal will assist attorneys in case management and serve as the Dallas office manager. Responsibilities: Manage Document Production Processes · Assist with collection and production of documents from client, opposing parties, and third parties. · Prepare privilege logs. · Manage logistics of document production. Case Filings and Case Management · Oversee and maintain litigation case files and calendar case deadlines. · Draft routine court filings, written discovery, written discovery responses, and routine correspondence, and manage service of process. · Check legal citations for proper format, content, and accuracy. · Compile appendices and exhibits and prepare briefs and motions for filing. · Attend trials and hearings, as necessary. Administrative · Coordinate deposition and office schedule. · Assist with attorney time entry. · Assist with attorney travel arrangements and expense reimbursements. · Answer attorney telephones. · Organize office supplies and order replacements. · Greet office visitors. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate. 5+ years’ experience as litigation paralegal. Experience filing documents in Texas state and federal courts. Ability to prioritize different tasks without direct supervision. Comfortable in small, unstructured firm environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Trial Director, and Relativity. Compensation & Benefits · Compensation commensurate with experience and includes base salary and discretionary bonus. · 401K plan with Employer match. · Employer-paid health insurance. · Generous paid time off. · 16-week parental leave policy immediately following the birth or adoption of a child.
Dowd Bennett LLP
Law Practice
St Louis, Missouri 347 followers
Dowd Bennett is a litigation firm with extensive courtroom experience. Trying cases is in our DNA.
About us
Dowd Bennett focuses on high-stakes litigation and trials, internal and governmental investigations, and appellate representation. We assist our clients in all jurisdictions and in all phases of their cases, including trial and appeal. Our team includes a former Missouri Governor, a former United States Senator from Missouri, two former United States Attorneys, two former United States Supreme Court clerks, seven former clerks to the United States Court of Appeals, six former clerks to United States District Court judges, two former State Supreme Court clerks, and two former Assistant United States Attorneys. Trying cases is in our DNA. The firm represents some of the most recognized names in business in their important cases across the country. In recent years, our lawyers have successfully tried to verdict three cases involving more than $100 million in dispute, and six cases involving more than $25 million in dispute. We litigate all forms of business disputes, and our recent trial experience includes False Claims Act allegations, employment discrimination, claims of professional negligence and fraud against contractors and auditors, partnership disputes, corporate tax disputes, contract disputes, patent and trademark disputes, and all business torts. Our attorneys’ experience as former federal and state prosecutors helps us defend our clients in confidential criminal and regulatory proceedings as well as internal corporate investigations. Areas of particular focus include congressional investigations, FCPA enforcement, securities fraud, misuse and abuse of authority, and fraud involving government programs and resources. Above all, we value our firm's close-knit, diverse, and hard-working culture.
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2006
Locations
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Primary
7733 Forsyth Blvd
1900
St Louis, Missouri 63105, US
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1775 Sherman Street
2010
Denver, Colorado 80203, US
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1309 Beacon St
Brookline, Massachusetts, US