Experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Put your full skill set to work — this role covers the entire litigation lifecycle, from discovery and e-discovery through trial, including live courtroom support with Trial Director
• Join a sophisticated business litigation team handling complex matters in Texas state and federal courts — substantive, high-stakes work that keeps you engaged and growing
• Earn a discretionary performance-based bonus on top of a competitive base salary that reflects your experience
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, and complimentary parking
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your organizational expertise and litigation instincts are genuinely relied upon
• Be part of a growing firm where senior paralegals have real influence over how cases are managed and moved forward

Location: This is a fully on-site role, five days per week, in the Memorial area of Houston, TX — a professional, accessible corridor with free parking provided. This is a high-performing team that works best together in person, and the culture reflects it.

Note: Candidates must have 10+ years of business litigation paralegal experience in Texas state and federal courts. This is a senior-level role requiring demonstrated expertise in eFiling, e-discovery platforms, calendar and deadline management, and trial preparation. General litigation experience without a business litigation focus may not meet the qualifications for this position.

About Us

We are a dynamic civil litigation and corporate law firm based in Houston, TX, handling complex, high-stakes commercial matters in state and federal courts across Texas and beyond. Our attorneys bring diverse backgrounds from public service, large firms, and boutique practices — and that depth of perspective shapes a team culture built on creativity, collaboration, and relentless commitment to results. We take on serious work, and we invest in the people who help us do it well. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Serve as the primary litigation paralegal on complex business litigation matters in Texas state and federal courts, managing cases with a high degree of ownership and autonomy
• Docket and eFile in both federal and state courts, ensuring all filings are accurate, timely, and procedurally compliant
• Manage case calendars and litigation deadlines end-to-end — calculating, calendaring, and proactively alerting attorneys to upcoming court and internal deadlines
• Conduct substantive document review and manage e-discovery workflows using platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, and Everlaw
• Draft litigation documents including discovery shells, subpoenas, deposition notices, affidavits, privilege logs, and document production logs for both state and federal matters
• Assist with briefs and memoranda, including building tables of authorities and tables of contents
• Prepare pre-trial filings including trial exhibit lists, witness lists, and deposition excerpt designations in both state and federal court
• Operate Trial Director during live trials — upload exhibits and video depositions, clip video, and run the program in the courtroom
• Assist attorneys at trial, handling exhibits and managing courtroom setup logistics
• Schedule hearings and depositions, coordinating directly with court personnel, opposing counsel, and court reporters
• Bates number, redact, and organize legal documents; create demonstrative exhibits
• Coordinate service of process and gather and arrange evidence and supporting documentation for attorneys
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, court personnel, and outside vendors
• Track open matter status and assignment progress across an active, multi-case docket
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive materials with precision and discretion
• Adapt to periodic after-hours demands when trial schedules or deadlines require it

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business litigation paralegal experience in Texas state and federal courts — required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree; paralegal certification or equivalent
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms including Relativity, DISCO, and/or Everlaw
• Experience operating Trial Director in a live trial setting strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and document management systems; Centerbase and NetDocuments experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures, eFiling systems, and litigation deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to draft litigation documents, manage complex calendars, and support trial preparation independently
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-volume docket in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently with minimal oversight

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a role for a paralegal who has put in the years, developed serious litigation skills, and wants a home where that expertise is put to real use — not underutilized. You'll be embedded in complex commercial litigation, working alongside sharp attorneys on matters that actually go to trial. The culture is collaborative and high-performing, the work is substantive, and the firm is growing in a way that creates opportunity for the people who help build it. If you want a senior role where your judgment matters and your contributions are visible, this is it.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance