Civil Litigation Paralegal - FTW

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (HMO)

HSA with firm contribution up to $2,00

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work hours

No formal billable-hour requirement

Growth and professional development

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal in Fort Worth, TX to support a busy litigation practice with organized, proactive handling of matters from inception through trial.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to deliver exceptional client service while collaborating with attorneys across probate, civil litigation, appellate, and nonprofit matters. Office-based with potential for future hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong civil litigation and discovery experience.
• Experience managing cases from inception through trial.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage litigation files.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses.
• Create pleading shells and litigation templates.
• Calendar deadlines and monitor case activity.
• Handle state and federal court filings, primarily in state court.
• Assist with trial and deposition preparation.
• Manage document production and organization.
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Perform citation checking and proofreading.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status and updates.
• Proactively track case progress and alert attorneys to upcoming deadlines and developments.

Skills

Litigation management

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Proofreading & writing

Independent work

Job description

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Fort Worth, TX

$65,000 - $85,000 DOE

A respected, faith-based law firm in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join its growing practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive, highly organized professional who enjoys managing complex litigation matters, working closely with attorneys, and providing outstanding client service. The firm represents individuals, churches, ministries, nonprofits, and businesses in a variety of litigation matters, including probate disputes, civil litigation, appellate matters, and organizational conflicts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 DOE
• Medical Insurance (HMO)
• HSA available with firm contribution of up to $2,000 annually
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible work hours
• No formal billable-hour requirement
• Opportunity for long-term growth and professional development

About the Role

This position will serve as a trusted right hand to a busy litigation attorney and play a critical role in keeping matters organized, moving efficiently, and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing litigation matters from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage litigation files
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses
• Create pleading shells and litigation templates
• Calendar deadlines and monitor case activity
• Handle state and federal court filings, primarily in state court
• Assist with trial and deposition preparation
• Manage document production and organization
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Perform citation checking and proofreading
• Communicate with clients regarding case status and updates
• Proactively track case progress and alert attorneys to upcoming deadlines and developments

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong civil litigation and discovery experience
• Experience managing cases from inception through trial
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and writing abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Preferred

• Probate litigation experience
• Appellate experience
• State and federal e-filing experience
• Trial preparation experience

Firm Culture

This firm offers a collaborative environment rooted in strong Christian values and principles.

• Faith-based, Christian-centered culture
• Team begins each day with prayer
• Supportive and collaborative workplace
• Attorneys value initiative, professionalism, and accountability
• Flexible management style
• High level of autonomy and trust
• No micromanagement

Practice Areas

• Probate Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Discovery Practice
• Church & Ministry Litigation
• Nonprofit Litigation
• Business Organization Disputes
• Appellate Matters
• Estate Administration Litigation

Additional Information

• Fully in-office initially
• Potential for future hybrid flexibility
• Billable time is tracked, but there is no formal billable-hour requirement
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters involving churches, ministries, nonprofits, businesses, and complex probate disputes

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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