Litigation Paralegal

Connect Search, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC partners with an established law firm to seek a highly organized Litigation Paralegal. This role supports civil and commercial litigation teams, manages case files, and coordinates discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.

The successful candidate will have paralegal certification or degree, or 5+ years of experience, and proven ability to handle deadlines, drafts, and communications with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification, paralegal degree, or 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Experience with contracts and contract-related matters.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, and court filings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal correspondence.
• Assist with contract review, disputes, and related documentation.
• Coordinate discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case files, court calendars, and critical deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and organize supporting case materials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage multiple active cases while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification

Paralegal degree

5+ years paralegal experience

Job description

Connect Search is partnering with an established law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in civil or commercial litigation who can independently manage case responsibilities and support attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal correspondence.
• Assist with contract review, disputes, and related documentation.
• Coordinate discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case files, court calendars, and critical deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and organize supporting case materials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage multiple active cases while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Paralegal certification, paralegal degree, OR 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Demonstrated experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Experience with contracts and contract-related legal matters.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, and court filings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial litigation and contract disputes.
• Complex civil litigation and trial preparation.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm environment.