Litigation Legal Paralegal

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Legal Paralegal for a leading AmLaw 100 national firm in Dallas. The role supports defense litigation in federal and state courts, handling electronic filings, maintaining calendars, coordinating discovery, and assisting with depositions.

The position requires 3+ years of experience, strong proofreading and research skills, and proficiency with case-management and document-management platforms. Great benefits and a hybrid Dallas work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in defense matters.
• Experience with electronic filing systems (CM/ECF) and state court platforms.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, filing requirements, deadlines.
• Experience supporting discovery, depositions, motions, hearings or trials.
• Excellent proofreading, writing, research and document-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently and collaborate with attorneys.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing defense litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, briefs electronically per rules and deadlines.
• Manage federal and state e-filing submissions, confirm acceptance, and maintain filing records.
• Monitor court dockets, track case developments, and maintain litigation calendars.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Assist with deposition preparation by organizing exhibits and scheduling participants.
• Conduct legal and factual research, prepare case chronologies, and organize materials.
• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including exhibit lists and trial binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and teams.
• Maintain organized case files and protect confidential information.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

E-filing / CM/ECF

Legal research & writing

Document management

MS Office & PDF tools

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

CM/ECF

Legal case-management software

Document-management platforms

Microsoft Office

PDF editing tools

Job description

Litigation Legal Paralegal

$65000 - $95000 per year | Dallas, TX | Hybrid | Consulting

AmLaw 100 national firm!

A bit about us:

Thriving national firm!

Why join us?

We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave & Life Insurance.

Job Details

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing defense litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the case lifecycle.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents in accordance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Manage federal and state e-filing submissions, confirm acceptance, and maintain accurate filing records.
• Monitor court dockets, track case developments, and maintain litigation calendars, including filing deadlines, discovery schedules, hearings, and trial dates.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, production, and tracking of responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation by organizing exhibits, scheduling participants, and summarizing testimony.
• Conduct legal and factual research, prepare case chronologies, and organize materials to support attorney analysis.
• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including exhibit lists, witness files, trial binders, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and internal legal teams.
• Maintain organized case files, protect confidential information, and provide timely updates on assignments and case milestones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including support for defense matters in federal and state courts.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic filing systems, including federal CM/ECF and applicable state court platforms, or equivalent systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, filing requirements, service rules, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience supporting discovery, depositions, motion practice, and hearing or trial preparation.
• Excellent proofreading, writing, research, and document-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.
• Proficiency with legal case-management software, document-management platforms, Microsoft Office, and PDF editing tools, or equivalent technology.
• Professional discretion, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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