Paralegal - Personal Injury Defense Litigation

The Dallas office of Hartline Barger LLP is seeking an energetic and reliable paralegal to join our busy personal injury defense team. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury and catastrophic loss defense. This position requires heavy discovery work and file management. Candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment, think creatively and work independently. Responsibilities • Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records, financial records, tax and employment records, and other relevant documents/information. • Research and analysis of case issues, including incident facts, and party and witness background information. • Perform social media and background searches. • Draft/coordinate written discovery and document production and expert discovery. • Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases. • Track all discovery and pleadings deadlines. • Correspond with clients and opposing law firms. • Communication of issues with experts; investigation analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony, and articles. • Coordinate inspections. • Correspond/coordinate with investigators. • Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts. • Generate status reports, logs, and indices. • Trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; trial logistics; trial attendance (may require travel). Requirements • 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or substantial equivalent experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense will be considered in lieu of education. • Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. • Strong analytical skills; advanced oral and written-communication skills. • Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and generous paid time off. The position also allows for remote work two days per week. HOW TO APPLY If you’re ready to work with some of the best trial attorneys in the country, take on a diverse docket of high-profile cases, and immerse yourself in a corporate culture that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, contact us and submit your resume to careers@hartlinebarger.com.