Corporate Litigation Paralegal
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We are seeking a
Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join our team. While this role is ideally located in our Overland Park, KS office, we would be open for them to be in any of the larger Tyler office locations on a hybrid (2-3 days in office) arrangement.
Location
Overland Park, Kansas | Plano, Texas | Yarmouth, Maine | Troy, Michigan | Lawrenceville, Georgia | Dayton, Ohio | Herndon, Virginia | Seattle, Washington
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the company's litigation portfolio, including tracking deadlines, budgets and outcomes.
- Prepare and review legal documents with attorney supervision.
- Research legal issues, regulations, legal articles and relevant supporting laws by using online and offline sources.
- File and organize legal pleadings, legal correspondence, discovery, briefs, appeals and other legal documents.
- Assist with investigations and the scheduling of interviews, meetings and depositions with internal client stakeholders.
- Maintain all records for each litigated case.
- Summarize interrogatories, testimonies and depositions.
- Manage litigation holds.
- Assist business with state, local and FCRA compliance with background checks.
- Provide guidance on state-specific laws pertaining to the production of personnel records.
- Assist with review of litigation pleadings, draft briefs and discovery responses.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support the company's position in litigation.
- Assist with non-compete disputes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including other legal team members.
- Perform special tasks as needed, which may include but not limited to learning new computer applications, such as litigation management software and databases.
- Help create presentation slides to educate the company and employees on legal risks and compliance requirements.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes and procedures within the legal department.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
- Embrace and uphold the company's culture and values.
Qualifications
- Paralegal degree or certification required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant paralegal commercial litigation experience with a law firm and/or in-house at a public company preferred.
- Proficiency with high aptitude with Microsoft programs and applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and contract management systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail and high quality of work product.
- Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative team member with a strong work ethic.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and develops new approaches when there is no precedence.
State-Specific Salary Range Disclosure Requirements
Salary will generally fall between $81,886 - $120,000 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.
Taking Care of You & Your Family
Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we invest in our team members by offering competitive benefits to support their health and financial wellness. Learn more about how we care for our people.
Tyler is subject to regulations, guidelines, and/or client requirements relating to the qualifications of Tyler personnel performing certain client work. Because of the nature of this position, it is a requirement that the candidate can successfully pass a federal background check at the time an offer is extended and over the course of employment with Tyler. Apply Online Requisition Number:2025-6697
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Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@tylertech.com or by calling 800.646.2633 ext. 791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
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