Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Paralegal for a litigation-focused role in Dallas, specializing in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and personal injury matters. The position requires supporting attorneys from inception to resolution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong discovery and calendar management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, catastrophic injury, or complex litigation preferred.
• Strong discovery, calendaring, and case management skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, review, and manage discovery requests and responses
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert meetings
• Maintain case calendars and monitor deadlines
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
• Review and summarize medical records and case-related documentation
• Organize case files and litigation materials
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Discovery management

Documentation

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

Job description

Paralegal | Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation

Join a highly respected litigation practice representing individuals and families in complex medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and personal injury matters. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, trial-focused environment and enjoys managing cases from inception through resolution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $85,000+ DOE
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, review, and manage discovery requests and responses
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert meetings
• Maintain case calendars and monitor deadlines
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
• Review and summarize medical records and case-related documentation
• Organize case files and litigation materials
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, catastrophic injury, or complex litigation preferred
• Strong discovery, calendaring, and case management skills
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Paralegal certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree preferred but not required

If you're seeking an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation while joining a collaborative and successful legal team, we'd love to connect.