Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Case Strategy

EverStaff, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

EverStaff, LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 6+ years in a personal injury firm to support attorneys through discovery, trial prep, and case management. Strong research and communication skills are essential.

The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case files, coordinating depositions and hearings, and ensuring timely filings. ABA-certified paralegals are favored, with competitive salary and direct hire opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 6 years as a litigation paralegal with a personal injury firm.
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management from inception through trial or settlement.
• Draft and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Organize, maintain, and index case files and trial binders.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategy.
• Review, summarize, and analyze discovery materials and depositions.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage and track deadlines, court filings, and docket schedules.
• Assist with trial preparation including exhibit lists, witness preparation, and logistics.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Case management

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Clio

Relativity

Westlaw

CaseMap

Job description

EverStaff, LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 6+ years in a personal injury firm to support attorneys through discovery, trial prep, and case management. Strong research and communication skills are essential.

The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case files, coordinating depositions and hearings, and ensuring timely filings. ABA-certified paralegals are favored, with competitive salary and direct hire opportunities.