Civil Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of the litigation process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Location: Dallas, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: In-Office

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and assist with gathering case-related information.
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation.
• Maintain case files and manage case-related administrative tasks.
• Calendar hearings, deadlines, depositions, mediations, and conferences.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and other parties to obtain and verify case information.
• Request, organize, and review medical records and follow up to ensure files are complete and accurate.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Manage multiple deadlines and case priorities efficiently.
• Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other members of the legal team.
• Occasionally work overtime when required by case deadlines or litigation schedules.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, pleadings, motions, discovery, court rules, and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and clients.