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Job Description The Fort Worth office of our Law Firm Client is searching for an entry-level paralegal to support their Oil & Gas Litigation Practice group. Candidates should be self-starters, highly organized and team players. The paralegal will support our lawyers with various duties and responsibilities as listed below. All activities entail a high level of attorney contact and visibility. Overtime is sometimes needed to meet client deadlines. Details will be discussed during the interview process. SALARY: $65,000 - $75,000 annual salary, paid semi-monthly BENEFITS: Eligible for medical, vision, dental, 401K JOB DESCRIPTION Perform electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts for state, federal and appellate courts. Docket and calendar the Practice group's cases, monitor and track deadlines, court dates and other critical events. Establish, organize, and maintain pleadings, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists Receive, review, and process various legal documents such as pleadings, court orders, contracts, and other related materials. Review and outline depositions, indexes and summarize documents Provide administrative assistance for deposition and trial preparation Assist attorney team with various administrative tasks as needed Liaise with attorneys, paralegals and other legal staff to obtain necessary information and provide updates on case statuses. Ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal documents. SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL Flexibility and the ability to work overtime are essential Excellent time management and project management skills are required including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments. Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.). A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish relationships, effectively liaise, communicate, and follow instructions from the client, attorneys, staff, and vendors and provide information with courtesy and tact Commitment to providing superior customer service Thorough knowledge of Firm systems, practices and procedures to effectively meet employee and department needs Ability to work well under pressure. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a bachelor's degree preferred BLS paralegal board certification preferred Notary preferred PHYSICAL EFFORT Repetitive motions - substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately. Hearing - ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Sitting most of the time. Right Discovery

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