Litigation Paralegal

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

CLE and professional development support

E-Discovery certification support if needed

Job summary

A top multi-service law firm in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This fast-paced role involves managing e-discovery processes, overseeing document collections, and working on high-profile cases. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and a Bachelor's degree or approved paralegal certification. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience as a paralegal.
• Advanced knowledge of e-discovery best practices is essential.
• Civil litigation experience required; white collar or tax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic data collection decisions and vendor coordination.
• Negotiate with e-discovery vendors for cost estimates.
• Manage and organize large-scale databases.
• Create searches and manage document reviews.

Skills

Advanced e-discovery expertise

Strong organizational skills

Experience estimating discovery costs

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate ABA-approved

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Join a dynamic team as an experienced Litigation Paralegal at a top multi-service law firm in Dallas Texas. This fast-paced role offers opportunities for growth and exposure to high-profile cases. Advanced e-discovery expertise and strong organizational skills are required. Apply now!

Company Profile

A top multi-service law firm in Texas known for professionalism, client service, and collaborative team culture. The firm offers a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow and expand your estate planning expertise.

Litigation Paralegal Role

• Assist with strategic data collection decisions, budgeting, and vendor coordination
• Estimate discovery costs and negotiate with e-discovery vendors
• Interview clients regarding data locations and oversee document collection
• Manage and organize large-scale databases
• Create searches, apply filters, structure databases, and manage document reviews
• Maintain, index, and organize documents for long-term government investigations and white collar matters
• File documents via PACER and e-File Texas
• Conduct research using Westlaw or Lexis, TLO background searches, and obtain records from smaller courts
• Utilize Excel for tracking and organizing case data
• Use Adobe for redactions, Bates labeling, combining documents, and bookmarking
• Assist with subpoenas, discovery responses, and IDR requests in tax-related matters
• Coordinate and set up trial war rooms, including logistics, vendors, movers, supplies, exhibit display teams, and court coordination
• Travel to out-of-town trials as needed

Litigation Paralegal Background Profile

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience as a paralegal
• Advanced knowledge of e-discovery best practices ESSENTIAL
• Experience estimating discovery costs and managing vendor relationships
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate ABA-approved program required
• E-Discovery certification OR willingness to obtain ACEDS certification and maintain CLE requirements
• Civil litigation experience required; white collar or tax experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple urgent priorities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• CLE and professional development support
• E-Discovery certification support if needed
• Exposure to complex, high-profile litigation matters
• A collaborative yet independent work environment