We are a boutique law firm seeking a skilled Paralegal with experience in general civil litigation and personal injury, with the potential to gain probate experience, to join our team. We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, file, and manage pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Maintain case files and track/calendar important deadlines.
- Communicate with clients, courts, and all counsel in a professional manner.
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis.
- Order, review, and organize medical and legal records.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation and/or personal injury (preferred).
- Knowledge of state and local court procedures; some federal experience may be required.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software (Practice Panther).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits package available.
- PTO.
- SEP with employer matching (after first year).
- BCBS medical insurance available if qualify (Firm pays first $400.00 of monthly premium)
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
About Us
At Alagood Cartwright Burke PC, we’re passionate about helping clients achieve their goals. With a wide variety of practice areas that include real estate, civil litigation, construction law, personal injury, wills and probate, motor vehicle accidents, and more, we help people find effective solutions to life’s problems.
Board-Certified Attorneys Who Specialize In Their Respective Areas
Several of our attorneys have been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is a voluntary accreditation indicating that a person is considered a specialist in a specific area of law.
We are proud to say that the following attorneys are all board-certified and considered specialists in their fields:
- R. Scott Alagood: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law
- Brian T. Cartwright: Personal Injury Trial Law
- Samuel B. Burke: Civil Trial Law
In addition, the lawyers at Alagood Cartwright Burke PC are active in the legal community and work to stay educated and up to date with changes in laws and industry trends.
Proven Results And High Standards
Our firm has collected numerous awards over the years as a long-standing member of the legal community. Our attorneys are AV Peer Review-Rated in both Legal and Ethical Standards by Martindale-Hubbell. R. Scott Alagood was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2004 and 2003. Scott also holds a 10.0 “Superb” Avvo rating. Brian T. Cartwright was selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters in 2017 and 2016. Ryan T. Webster was selected as a Texas Rising Star published by Thomson Reuters in 2017. Our firm was selected as Best of Denton, 2012, Best Law Firm, (2nd) by the readers of the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Our attorneys proudly provide trustworthy customer service and knowledgeable advice to help clients achieve both long- and short-term goals.
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