Job Title: Paralegal (Oil & Gas)

Location: Ft Worth TX 76102

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$115K annually and AWESOME benefits!!! (Plus OT as required)

Work Environment:  Hybrid (1 day WFH AFTER initial 60 day ramp up period)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-JR1

Our client is in need of an experienced paralegal to support our Oil & Gas Litigation Practice group. Candidates should be self-starters, highly organized and team players. The paralegal will support our lawyers with various duties and responsibilities as listed below. All activities entail a high level of attorney contact and visibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform electronic court filings for state and federal district and appellate courts for state, federal and appellate courts.
• Docket and calendar the Practice group’s cases, monitor and track deadlines, court dates and other critical events.
• Establish, organize, and maintain pleadings, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists.
• Receive, review, and process various legal documents such as pleadings, court orders, contracts, and other related materials.
• Review and outline depositions, indexes and summarize documents.
• Provide administrative assistance for deposition and trial preparation.
• Assist attorney team with various administrative tasks as needed.
• Liaise with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff to obtain necessary information and provide updates on case statuses.
• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal documents.

Requirements:

• Flexibility and the ability to work overtime are essential.
• Excellent time management and project management skills are required, including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments.
• Detail oriented, excellent oral and written communication and follow-up skills are crucial (spelling, grammar usage, writing skills, etc.).
• A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish relationships, effectively liaise, communicate, and follow instructions from the client, attorneys, staff, and vendors and provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Commitment to providing superior customer service.
• Thorough knowledge of Firm systems, practices and procedures to effectively meet employee and department needs.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS paralegal board certification preferred