Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal Our client, a well established mid sized Dallas law firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal to support continued growth following the addition of multiple attorneys. This is a direct hire opportunity.Company Profile Established, respected Dallas law firm Handles high profile and complex litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants Downtown Dallas officeLitigation Paralegal Role Support 2 partners and 1 to 2 associates handling commercial litigation matters Provide litigation support from case intake through trial Assist with coverage during a teammate's maternity leave while assuming a permanent long term position with assigned attorneys Scan and organize documents within the firm's document management system Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial Prepare and file documents in both Texas State and Federal Courts Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors Conduct case law and factual research Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents for attorney review Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors to build and maintain case databases Organize and maintain case files and litigation materials Schedule depositions, meetings, appointments, and court proceedings Perform general litigation support including scanning, copying, mailing, and document productionLitigation Paralegal Background Profile 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment (6+ years preferred) Strong experience handling litigation matters from intake through trial Current Texas litigation experience with working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Experience with Texas State and Federal eFiling Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, EFile Texas, and Adobe Acrobat Trial preparation experience strongly preferred Experience with Trial Director and eDiscovery platforms preferred but not required Excellent legal research, organization, and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced litigation practice Exceptional attention to detail Stable work history with excellent tenureLaw Firm Features and Benefits One remote workday per week after 90 days, workload permitting Quarterly billable requirement of 200 hours to qualify for bonus Quarterly performance bonus 100% employer paid medical insurance 4% 401(k) match Paid vacation Paid sick leave Paid parking Gym membership Overtime is minimal and generally only required around trial preparation or active trial schedules