Litigation Paralegal

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workday

Quarterly bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parking

Job summary

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a well established Dallas law firm. The role supports partners and associates in commercial litigation, handling matters from intake through trial.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing calendars, coordinating with eDiscovery vendors, and filing documents in Texas state and federal courts. TX experience and strong research/organization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong experience handling matters from intake through trial.
• Current Texas litigation experience and Texas eFiling knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Office, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, EFile Texas, and Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Support 2 partners and 1–2 associates on commercial litigation matters.
• Manage calendars and litigation deadlines; prepare for depositions and hearings.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other documents.
• Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors and maintain case databases.
• Scan, organize, and produce documents; handle court filings in TX and federal courts.
• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors; conduct research.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Westlaw

PACER/ECF

EFile Texas

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Our client, a well established mid sized Dallas law firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal to support continued growth following the addition of multiple attorneys. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile

Handles high profile and complex litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants

Downtown Dallas office

Litigation Paralegal Role

• Support 2 partners and 1 to 2 associates handling commercial litigation matters
• Provide litigation support from case intake through trial
• Assist with coverage during a teammate's maternity leave while assuming a permanent long term position with assigned attorneys
• Scan and organize documents within the firm's document management system
• Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
• Prepare and file documents in both Texas State and Federal Courts
• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Conduct case law and factual research
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents for attorney review
• Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors to build and maintain case databases
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation materials
• Schedule depositions, meetings, appointments, and court proceedings
• Perform general litigation support including scanning, copying, mailing, and document production

Litigation Paralegal Background Profile

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment (6+ years preferred)
• Strong experience handling litigation matters from intake through trial
• Current Texas litigation experience with working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience with Texas State and Federal eFiling
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, EFile Texas, and Adobe Acrobat
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Trial Director and eDiscovery platforms preferred but not required
• Excellent legal research, organization, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced litigation practice
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Stable work history with excellent tenure

Law Firm Features and Benefits

• One remote workday per week after 90 days, workload permitting
• Quarterly billable requirement of 200 hours to qualify for bonus
• Quarterly performance bonus
• 100% employer paid medical insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parking
• Overtime is minimal and generally only required around trial preparation or active trial schedules