Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint.One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is partnering with a Dallas litigation boutique to hire a Commercial Litigation Paralegal for a busy trial team. The role involves supporting all phases of litigation, including researching, drafting pleadings, and preparing for hearings, mediation, and trial.

You will work in-office in uptown Dallas. The ideal candidate has proven litigation paralegal experience, knowledge of court procedures, strong writing skills, and proficiency with legal databases.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documentation
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
• Proficient with computer systems and databases
• Paralegal degree or relevant certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather information from diverse sources

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Motions & discovery knowledge

Court rules & procedures

Strong writing & communication

Highly organized

Extensive computer/database expertise

Paralegal degree/certification

Education

Paralegal associates degree or certification

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with a midsize Dallas litigation boutique law firm in their search for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal. We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to assist a busy trial team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including performing legal research, document filing and preparing for hearings, mediation and trial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, etc)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Skills

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

NOTE:

• This is an in-office position located in uptown Dallas
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time

For immediate consideration please submit your resume below.

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• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements

Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements

• To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to: Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice

To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable

law. In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.

Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate

Client Specific Requirements

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law