Managing Member: Nick Monaghan

Practice Group/Leader: Commercial Litigation/Melanie Fry

Department/Director: Litigation/Michael Cooney

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is looking for a Trial Paralegal to join our San Antonio office. At least five years of trial experience. ABA-approved paralegal degree preferred. The ideal applicant has experience with civil trials and commercial litigation. This position requires interaction with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and lawyers in other Dykema offices; therefore, effective oral and written communication is essential. Additional required skills and experience include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong technology experience, including Relativity, Trial Director, PowerPoint, and Excel
• LexisNexis, cite-checking, and bluebook proficient
• Experience with trial preparation, managing logistics, and assisting at trial
• Experience drafting pleadings, responses to discovery
• Assembling appendices for motions and appellate practice
• Extensive knowledge of ESI protocol and e-discovery procedures
• Experience working with Litigation Support departments and vendor professionals
• Experience managing document intensive files
• Performing substantive document reviews and preparing and tracking productions
• Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers
• Must be reliable and a self-starter and thrive in a team-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate when necessary
• Preference for TBLS, NALA or NFPA specialized certifications
• Availability for overtime and travel for trial

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

EOE