Litigation Paralegal

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation/Trial Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with emphasis on trial preparation and courtroom support.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and has hands-on experience supporting trials from inception through verdict. Requires 5+ years of heavy litigation experience and paralegal certification or degree.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification.
• 5+ years of heavy litigation experience is required.
• Strong understanding of litigation & mass tort terms.
• Case management skills including prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented; able to handle a high case volume.
• Multi-state federal litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and meetings for attorneys.
• Manages calendar for deadlines; records important dates.
• Manages and assists with document production and case files.
• Assists attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Organizes trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness files.
• Coordinates subpoenas, trial witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Drafts and files pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Manages discovery including document production and exhibits lists.
• Coordinates logistics for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Maintains case calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules.
• Conducts legal and factual research as needed.
• Provides in-court support during trial and manages exhibits/tech.
• Proofreads materials for errors and Firm standards.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree / Paralegal Certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation/Trial Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and courtroom support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and has hands-on experience supporting trials from inception through verdict.

Responsibilities of Our Litigation/Trial Paralegal

• Schedules appointments and meetings for attorneys
• Manages and maintains calendar for deadlines; ensures important dates are recorded on the master calendar.
• Manages and assists attorneys with document production; prepares and reviews case files.
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Prepare, organize, and manage trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness files
• Coordinate and prepare subpoenas, trial witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial-related documents
• Manage and review discovery, including document production and exhibit lists
• Coordinate logistics for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed
• Provide in-court support during trial, including exhibit management and technology support
• Proofreads prepared materials to ensure documents are free from typographical and grammatical errors and formatted according to Firm standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred/Required Qualifications of Our Litigation/Trial Paralegal

• Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification
• 5+ years of heavy litigation experience is required.
• Strong understanding of litigation & mass tort terms.
• Case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to manage and meet competing deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to maintain a high case volume.
• Multi-state federal litigation is a plus.