Scheduling Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a professional services organization to identify a Scheduling Paralegal in Fort Worth, TX. This role is fully onsite for the first 90 days before transitioning to a hybrid schedule and will support attorney scheduling, litigation coordination, and case management activities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented legal professional with early plaintiff litigation experience who enjoys keeping cases on track, managing complex calendars, and serving as a key partner to attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Required:

• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Experience coordinating hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and attorney calendars
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, court procedures, and case progression
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage high-volume caseloads
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Outlook, and legal case management software

Preferred:

• Experience supporting high-volume litigation practices with 75+ active cases
• Familiarity with Filevine or similar case management platforms
• Experience drafting scheduling-related legal documents and client correspondence
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Interest in advancing into a Litigation Paralegal role as part of long-term career growth

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a collaborative legal team, gain valuable litigation experience, and build a long-term career path in plaintiff litigation, we'd love to connect.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, NextStep Recruiting complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.