Our client in Dallas, Texas has an immediate need for a Senior Litigation Paralegal on a direct hire basis. This is an in-office role.
Company Profile:
Established Law Practice Collaborative, team-oriented culture High-level commercial litigation practice The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters from case inception through trial and appeal. This role requires an experienced, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple complex cases with minimal supervision.
Senior Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:
Manage complex litigation matters throughout all phases of the case lifecycle Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and legal documents Coordinate and oversee document collection, review, production, and organization for large-scale discovery matters Prepare and maintain case files, chronologies, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial logistics Assist attorneys with preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate matters Review and organize financial records, corporate documents, contracts, and other business records Prepare exhibit binders and manage trial exhibits using courtroom technology as needed Monitor litigation deadlines, scheduling orders, and court filings to ensure compliance Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and vendors Perform legal research and cite checking as assigned Maintain accurate case management records and support attorneys in managing active litigation dockets Senior Litigation Paralegal Background Profile Paralegal Certificate required Bachelor's degree preferred 7+ years of paralegal litigation experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas state court filing procedures Federal court litigation experience preferred Experience supporting complex business litigation matters involving contract disputes, partnership disputes, fiduciary litigation, employment matters, construction litigation, or commercial business disputes Extensive experience with discovery management, document production, deposition preparation, and trial support Experience preparing summary judgment evidence and supporting dispositive motion practice preferred Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems Experience with eDiscovery platforms Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail Self-motivated professional capable of working independently and anticipating attorney needs Features and
Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on experience Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) with employer contribution Professional development opportunities Stable, collaborative work environment
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No