Experienced Litigation Paralegal

Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our commercial litigation team, with a preference for construction experience. The role involves drafting, organizing, and managing documents, researching cases, and coordinating with clients and experts for trial readiness.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience in commercial or construction matters and a proven ability to handle complex case work with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Commercial and/or construction litigation experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys through active litigation matters.
• Ability to organize, review, and analyze complex legal documents and contracts.
• Proven track record of developing detailed chronologies and timelines for project events.
• Strong skills in identifying inconsistencies and potential strengths and weaknesses in legal claims.
• Experience with document collection, management, and discovery processes.
• Ability to draft motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision.
• Proficiency in preparing exhibits, hearing notebooks, and trial materials effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys to develop strategies for complex commercial and construction litigation cases.
• Conduct thorough research to support case preparation, including gathering and analyzing relevant data and evidence.
• Manage case files and maintain organized records, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts to schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Assist in the preparation of trial materials, including exhibits, witness lists, and opening statements.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for filings, ensuring timely submission of all necessary documents to the court system.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Commercial/Construction

Active litigation support

Document management

Chronologies/timelines

Motions & discovery

Exhibits & trial materials

Deadlines management

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal

Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC Dallas, Texas, United States

About this position

Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Commercial Litigation

Sul Lee Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our commercial litigation team, with a strong preference for candidates who have prior construction industry experience. Individuals who have worked for construction companies in project administration, contract management, estimating, billing, accounting support, or other back-office roles are encouraged to apply.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing documents, understanding how projects operate, and helping attorneys develop claims and defenses in complex business and construction disputes.

Applicants must have prior hands-on litigation paralegal experience. Applications that do not demonstrate relevant litigation experience will not move forward in the hiring process.

Compensation:

$60,000 - $70,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.


• Collaborate closely with attorneys to develop strategies for complex commercial and construction litigation cases.


• Conduct thorough research to support case preparation, including gathering and analyzing relevant data and evidence.


• Manage case files and maintain organized records, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.


• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts to schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.


• Assist in the preparation of trial materials, including exhibits, witness lists, and opening statements.


• Monitor and manage deadlines for filings, ensuring timely submission of all necessary documents to the court system.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.


• Commercial and/or construction litigation experience.


• Experience supporting attorneys through active litigation matters.


• Ability to organize, review, and analyze complex legal documents and contracts.


• Proven track record of developing detailed chronologies and timelines for project events.


• Strong skills in identifying inconsistencies and potential strengths and weaknesses in legal claims.


• Experience with document collection, management, and discovery processes.


• Ability to draft motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision.


• Proficiency in preparing exhibits, hearing notebooks, and trial materials effectively and efficiently.

About Company

At Sul Lee Law Firm, our mission is simple: We liberate businesses from disputes. We help business owners, contractors, and companies navigate complex commercial and construction disputes so they can focus on growth rather than litigation. We are a growing, enterprising firm that values initiative, critical thinking, and professional development.

• health benefits


• paid time off


• retirement benefits


• opportunities for advancement