Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

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
Bachelors 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