**Job Title: Paralegal – Personal Injury Defense** **Location: Dallas, TX** Adecco has partnered with a prestigious Dallas law firm to find a skilled **Paralegal** with experience in **Personal Injury Defense** . This is a unique opportunity to support a team of highly regarded attorneys by managing critical case preparation, discovery processes, and trial support. Join a firm that values expertise, organization, and a commitment to client service. **Job Description:** We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced **Paralegal** to assist attorneys in personal injury defense cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, local court rules, and experience with discovery, trial preparation, and legal research. **Key Responsibilities:** + Submit and manage open records and FOIA requests. + Order medical, billing, radiology, pharmaceutical, and employment records, as well as prior insurance claims and workers' compensation records. + Bates label and redact confidential and privileged materials. + Draft discovery responses, pleadings, production logs, and pre-trial documents. + Prepare paid vs. incurred charts and deposition, mediation, or trial binders (physical and digital). + Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and ECF filings, identifying next steps. + Consult and retain experts for counter-affidavits or expert reports addressing injuries or liability. + Compile, organize, and segregate documents for attorney review and analysis. + Schedule mediations, depositions, meetings, and experts. + Calendar scheduling orders and adhere to client guidelines by tracking required deadlines. + Familiarity with local court rules and case filing procedures to ensure compliance. + Conduct research to obtain police reports, public data, comprehensive person reports, etc. + Maintain regular communication with attorneys, clients, and experts to provide case updates. + Prepare deposition summaries and assist attorneys with trial exhibits and motions. + Use legal software, including Centerbase and NetDocs, to manage case files and documentation. **Qualifications:** + Minimum of 2-5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury defense or civil litigation. + Proficiency in drafting legal documents, summarizing medical records, and managing discovery processes. + Familiarity with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules. + Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in legal software programs such as Centerbase and NetDocs. + High attention to detail and accuracy in managing case files and trial preparation. + Experience preparing pre-trial motions, exhibits, and trial binders. + Knowledge of public data websites and tools for conducting comprehensive research. + Ability to manage ECF filings and understand the procedural steps required post-filing. **What We Offer:** + Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. + Generous paid time off and holidays. + Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. + A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. If you are a skilled **Paralegal** with experience in personal injury defense and a passion for detail-oriented case management, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application! **Pay Details:** $55,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance