Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Burnett SpecialistsSan Antonio, TX
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Job Description
A well established San Antonio law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys litigation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has strong experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, including trial preparation and courtroom proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial litigation, business litigation, or civil litigation, along with hands on trial experience.Responsibilities
- Support attorneys handling commercial litigation, business disputes, contract disputes, and other complex civil litigation matters.
- Assist with all phases of litigation, from initial case preparation through discovery, trial, and post trial proceedings.
- Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial schedules.
- Manage case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, trial binders, and courtroom logistics.
- Provide direct support to attorneys during trials and court proceedings.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with 7 to10 or more years preferred.
- Experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, contract disputes, or complex civil litigation.
- Prior trial experience is required, including hands on involvement in trial preparation and support.
- Strong understanding of court procedures, discovery, litigation deadlines, and filing requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys in a collaborative legal environment.
- Paralegal certification or formal paralegal education is a plus.
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities twice annually
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Employer paid life insurance and long term disability coverage
- Cell phone and internet reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Collaborative, professional working environment
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