Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Well-established Texas law firm that focuses on construction law and commercial litigation is seeking a Litigation Paralegal. They represent a wide range of clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, developers, design professionals, sureties, and businesses involved in complex commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts
• Maintain court dockets, including calendaring docket control orders
• Draft, prepare, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
• Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
• Organize, review, and summarize large volumes of records and discovery materials
• Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Conduct factual research and assist with case strategy and document analysis
• Organize and maintain legal documents within the firm's document management system
• Source and verify relevant case information
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent legal education preferred
• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements
• Prior involvement in trial preparation and/or depositions strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams) and other business technologies
• Experience with litigation support and document management software preferred
• Paralegal certificate or ABA-approved training a plus
• Notary public preferred
• Proven experience working in a professional office environment