Business Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal for its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters, assist with case management, discovery, and trial preparation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and subpoenas, managing case files, coordinating document production, and performing factual and legal research under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience in business litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification/CLA preferred.
• Experience with complex case management and high-volume document review.
• Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.
• Strong understanding of court rules and procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
• Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery platforms and databases
• Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial binders
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Track deadlines and manage litigation calendars
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and effectively
• Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Case management

Document review

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

e-discovery platforms

Case management software

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters and will play a critical role in case management, discovery, and trial preparation. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
• Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery platforms and databases
• Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial binders
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Track deadlines and manage litigation calendars
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and effectively
• Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in business litigation in a law firm environment
• One of the following is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor’s degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
• Experience with complex case management and high-volume document review
• Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
• Strong understanding of court rules and procedures
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Availability to work additional hours during time-sensitive phases of litigation