Professional Staff
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Professional staff play a critical role in how we serve our clients and operate as a firm. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your work has a direct impact.
Our culture is grounded in the same principles that define our legal work: clarity, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Every role contributes to that standard — supporting attorneys, enabling collaboration, and helping the firm operate at a high level.
We believe a strong firm is built on diverse perspectives and shared respect. We seek individuals who bring a range of experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, and who are motivated to collaborate for the benefit of our clients and our team.
Our culture encourages teamwork across roles and departments, creating an environment where individuals can contribute meaningfully, take on new challenges, and grow professionally. For more information about opportunities available for professional staff, please contact Faith Bowden at fbowden@ccsb.com.
Available Positions
Company Description
Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP in Dallas, TX, offers the sophistication of a large firm, and the client focus of a boutique firm. Carrington Coleman is known for its excellence in litigation, corporate law, bankruptcy, and appellate practice, and is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys in delivering outstanding results for our clients. We have built a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality legal services and fostering a collegial environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and work-life balance. Our practice spans complex litigation and high-stakes matters, making us a leader in the Dallas legal market.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial, post-trial proceedings, appeals, and post-judgment collections.
- Conduct legal research and gather, organize, and analyze case materials, including discovery responses, medical records, and depositions.
- Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts, adhering to all applicable rules and deadlines.
- Manage large document productions, including organizing and reviewing e-discovery using litigation support software.
- Coordinate with experts, witnesses, and vendors as well as schedule depositions, hearings, and trials.
- Calculate, docket, and monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court calendars and case timelines.
- Maintain and organize electronic case repositories and litigation databases to support efficient attorney review and case preparation.
- Provide trial support, including preparing exhibits and trial notebooks and coordinating logistics.
- Travel to trial locations as needed to support attorneys during all phases of trial preparation and proceedings.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting, with demonstrated expertise in complex litigation.
- Experience attending and supporting trials is preferred but not required.
- A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program is preferred.
- Proficiency with e-discovery tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing for and attending trials is highly preferred.
If you are interested in joining an incredible team and want the opportunity to do meaningful and sophisticated work, please apply below.
General Summary: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of accounting duties, primarily related to client/matter and conflict-of-interest database maintenance. Observes confidentiality of client and Firm matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: “Essential duties" are primarily job functions that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
- Utilizes computerized accounting system software and workflow platform to process client and matter intake information.
- Interacts with attorneys and staff on matters relating to this position and notifies them of issues for matter opening process as well as answers questions on the status or process of requests.
- Applies quality assurance review of conflicts and client/matter information and ensures high levels of accuracy and completeness of information and adherence to Firm guidelines and procedures.
- Processes changes and updates for client and matter files, which includes certain key information related to contact information and billing rates.
- Handles conflict-of-interest system requests including searches, database update from client/matter forms, and reporting.
- Researches and reconciles data and provides information to other office personnel, as needed, in relation to this position.
- Maintains client and employee confidence; protects operations by safeguarding confidential information.
- Organizes and maintains up-to-date files and records related to this position.
- Serves as back-up to other accounting staff positions, as assigned.
- Filing and other department assistance, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of experience in a professional office environment.
- Familiarity with Aderant or similar computerized accounting and client intake software is preferred.
- Technical skills include competency in Windows-based applications, including spreadsheets.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are necessary in order to communicate with and follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Provides information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
- Ability to remain calm and composed under workload and deadline pressures.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
If you are interested in joining an incredible team and want the opportunity to do meaningful and sophisticated work, please apply below.
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