Paralegal - Litigation

Cogent Analytics; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks a Paralegal – Litigation to execute structured litigation support tasks, ensure deadlines are met, and assist with billing and case documentation. This role directly impacts attorney productivity and case throughput through disciplined execution and organized workflows.

You will maintain case calendars, manage discovery, organize files in PracticePanther, and support attorneys with filing packages, motions, and trial preparation, enabling efficient case progression.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation processes and procedures.
• Experience with discovery management, court filings, deadlines, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses.
• Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking to ensure on-time submissions.
• Managing digital and physical case files with proper labeling and version control.
• Coordinating evidence collection and document production.
• Supporting attorneys with billing documentation and accurate time capture.

Skills

Litigation support

Deadline management

Document control

Billing support

Tools

PracticePanther

Job description

The Paralegal – Litigation is responsible for the structured execution of litigation support functions to ensure case progression, compliance with deadlines, and billing support within established legal and operational frameworks.

This role directly impacts attorney productivity, case throughput, and revenue realization through disciplined execution of support tasks, document control, and workflow coordination.

Core Accountabilities

1. Litigation Support Execution

Accountable for accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation support tasks.

This includes:

• Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence
• Preparing filing packages for court submission
• Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
• Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials
• Formatting and proofreading legal documents

2. Deadline & Calendar Control

Accountable for maintaining accurate tracking and execution of litigation deadlines.

This includes:

• Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking
• Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines
• Confirming completion of scheduled tasks
• Escalating risks prior to deadline failure

3. File & Document Control

Accountable for maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready case files.

This includes:

• Managing digital and physical case files
• Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored
• Maintaining version control
• Updating case records in PracticePanther

4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination

Accountable for supporting structured discovery and document management.

This includes:

• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses
• Managing document production and indexing
• Reviewing materials for completeness
• Coordinating evidence collection

5. Billing & Time Capture Support

Accountable for supporting accurate billing through proper task execution and documentation.

This includes:

• Recording task activity within case systems
• Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing
• Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records
• Identifying unbilled work activity

Qualifications

• 3+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of civil litigation process
  Experience with:
• Discovery management
• Court filings and deadlines
• Trial preparation

$75,000 - $95,000 a year