The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms” for the second consecutive year, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our attorneys on case preparation and fact-finding projects, playing a key role in supporting litigation matters. Our Legal Support Department is a team of talented, driven professionals looking for a proactive and detail-oriented self-starter to contribute to their continued success and growth.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collaborates with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings.
- Researches and compiles information from case files and various resources to support ongoing matters.
- Drafts discovery documents and responses, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and Requests for Admissions.
- Processes and organizes deposition transcripts.
- Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
- Assists in drafting legal documents such as Motions to Strike, Motions for Continuance, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, and Evidentiary Objections.
- Handles e-filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts, ensuring compliance with local court rules.
- Prepares timelines, demonstrative exhibits, and other visual case materials.
- Drafts routine legal correspondence.
- Initial sets of exhibits for motions and discovery responses.
- Reviews outgoing document productions, including redaction and Bates labeling.
- Drafts Preservation of Evidence and Document Request letters.
- Conducts legal and factual research, including social media investigations.
- Prepares and processes HIPAA authorizations and follows up with providers to obtain medical records.
- Reviews, summarizes, and analyzes medical records to assist in case defense.
- Handles administrative task on behalf of attorneys, such as calendaring of all appointments/hearings etc., communications with court, obtaining and monitoring of court docket sheets, obtaining information using PACER.
- Prepares communications with clients and regulatory agencies, specifically TWC and EEOC, throughout the regulatory process.
- Responsible for handling settlements from contract phase through dismissal to ensure all documents are filed and payments are made.
- Performs additional tasks as needed to support attorneys and office operations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
- Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
- Professional team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Litigation Assistant or Paralegal.
- Strong litigation background required; experience in General Liability or Insurance Coverage preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Proficient in legal software (NEOS and Westlaw preferred).
- Familiar with legal terminology, principles, and document review.
- Able to perform legal research and analyze documents for accuracy.
- Tech-savvy with strong multitasking skills.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide exceptional support to attorneys and clients.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
