Commercial Litigation Paralegal

remotepeople; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People, partnering with a Dallas law firm, seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a growing litigation team. This senior role offers ownership of matters and a path for long-term growth.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in commercial litigation, deep Texas procedure knowledge, and hands-on e-discovery and case management experience. Apply to join a collaborative, high-quality team in Dallas.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience (8+ preferred for the top of the range).
• Deep knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures.
• Hands-on experience with e-discovery platforms and case management software.
• Proven ability to manage a heavy, complex caseload independently.
• Excellent writing, organization, and judgment.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from pleadings through trial with minimal attorney oversight.
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions.
• Lead document review, production, and e-discovery workflows.
• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, and trial binders, and support attorneys at trial.
• Manage case calendars, court deadlines, and case budgets.
• Mentor junior paralegals and assistants.

Skills

Strong writing

Excellent organization

Judgment

Independent work

Caseload management

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

E-discovery platforms

Case management software

Job description

Remote People is partnering with a reputable Dallas law firm to find an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation team.

What you'll do

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from pleadings through trial with minimal attorney oversight
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions
• Lead document review, production, and e-discovery workflows
• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, and trial binders, and support attorneys at trial
• Manage case calendars, court deadlines, and case budgets
• Mentor junior paralegals and assistants

What we're looking for

• 6+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience (8+ preferred for the top of the range)
• Deep knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures
• Hands-on experience with e-discovery platforms and case management software
• Proven ability to manage a heavy, complex caseload independently
• Excellent writing, organization, and judgment
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred

What's offered

• Salary of $90K-$120K, based on experience
• A senior role with real ownership of your matters
• Collaborative, high-quality litigation team and room for long-term growth