Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities twice annually

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer paid life insurance

Long term disability coverage

Cell phone reimbursement

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal in San Antonio to join its legal team. The ideal candidate enjoys litigation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has strong experience supporting attorneys through the litigation process, including trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.

The role requires a background in commercial, business, or civil litigation with hands-on trial experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience; 7–10+ years preferred.
• Experience in commercial, business, or complex civil litigation.
• Prior trial experience with hands-on trial preparation and support.
• Strong understanding of court procedures, discovery, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certification or formal paralegal education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling commercial litigation, business disputes, contract disputes, and other complex civil litigation matters.
• Assist with all phases of litigation, from initial case preparation through discovery, trial, and post trial proceedings.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial schedules.
• Manage case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, trial binders, and courtroom logistics.
• Provide direct support to attorneys during trials and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial prep

Courtroom proceedings

Organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

A well established San Antonio law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys litigation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has strong experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, including trial preparation and courtroom proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial litigation, business litigation, or civil litigation, along with hands on trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling commercial litigation, business disputes, contract disputes, and other complex civil litigation matters.
• Assist with all phases of litigation, from initial case preparation through discovery, trial, and post trial proceedings.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial schedules.
• Manage case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, trial binders, and courtroom logistics.
• Provide direct support to attorneys during trials and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with 7 to10 or more years preferred.
• Experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, contract disputes, or complex civil litigation.
• Prior trial experience is required, including hands on involvement in trial preparation and support.
• Strong understanding of court procedures, discovery, litigation deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys in a collaborative legal environment.
• Paralegal certification or formal paralegal education is a plus.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities twice annually
• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long term disability coverage
• Cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Collaborative, professional working environment

If you have a strong litigation background and enjoy being actively involved in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings, we would love to hear from you.

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