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Job Description Job Description Job PostingThe Jimenez Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to add to their team. The Jimenez Law Firm has locations in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Odessa Texas.Ideal litigation paralegal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience handling family, probate, and/or civil litigation matters.The litigation paralegal will be responsible for: preparing preliminary drafts of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence; maintaining calendar, deadlines and reminders for attorney; preparing, organizing, and filing documents and correspondence as well as assisting in scheduling and preparation for hearings, depositions and mediation. Must be proficient with MS office suite including word and outlook and familiar with the requirement for e-filing in state court.Requirements:5+ years' experience in a paralegal role with experience in handling family, probate, and/or civil litigation matters Interview potential clients, meet with Attorneys and assist in determining various case strategies.Client FocusedWork up and maintain case filesDraft and prepare legal documentsDraft documents, pleadings, and orders for various family law matters under the direction of the managing attorney.Draft discovery requests and responses. Manage Clients to ensure all discovery deadlines are met and discovery is responded to appropriately.Prepare Attorneys for all upcoming trials and mediations. Attend trials as necessary.Support Attorneys and work as a Team for the benefit of the clients and firmManage policy deliverables and workload tracking, including providing project management support in generation of regulatory comments, filings, and submissions.Able to self-direct – self motivatedPrioritizes workload and moves with flexibly between tasksMethodical, thorough, and detail-orientedKnowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions.Excellent communication and listening skillsUses systems and procedures, and values organizationDiligently sees tasks to completion and takes initiativeContinuing education and involvement in the issues of family lawAble to access online court systems and online research tools for recordsAble to meet billing requirements of 1200 minimum billable hours per yearComputer literacy and experience with standard office equipment and softwareAbility to handle a large case loadPossess the ability to draft pleadings, discovery and ordersExperience with electronic filingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivatedExcellent team playerIntermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and OutlookKnowledge in bankruptcy and the federal PACER system a plusBenefits Include:Standard holidaysPaid time off401KFor immediate consideration, please submit your resume to tolbert@jimenezfirm.com and all qualified candidates will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeCompany Description Family and Defense Law Firm with Three Locations. - At The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C., we have experience across several practice areas including family law and criminal defense Our expertise allows us to help clients struggling through a wide range of dilemmas in life. Company Description Family and Defense Law Firm with Three Locations. - At The Jimenez Law Firm, P.C., we have experience across several practice areas including family law and criminal defense Our expertise allows us to help clients struggling through a wide range of dilemmas in life.