Senior Litigation Paralegal

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is assisting a Dallas client in hiring a Senior Litigation Paralegal for an in‑office, direct‑hire role. The position supports attorneys on sophisticated commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal, requiring an experienced, proactive professional who can manage multiple complex cases with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has a Paralegal Certificate and 7+ years of commercial litigation experience, strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate required.
• 7+ years of paralegal litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with discovery management and trial support.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and legal documents.
• Coordinate document collection, review, production for large-scale discovery.
• Prepare case files, chronologies, witness files, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial logistics.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate matters.
• Monitor deadlines, scheduling orders, and court filings; ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate case management records and support docket management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

eDiscovery platforms

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

Our client in Dallas, Texas has an immediate need for a Senior Litigation Paralegal on a direct hire basis. This is an in-office role.

Company Profile

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters from case inception through trial and appeal. This role requires an experienced, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple complex cases with minimal supervision.

Senior Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities

Manage complex litigation matters throughout all phases of the case lifecycle

Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and legal documents

Coordinate and oversee document collection, review, production, and organization for large-scale discovery matters

Prepare and maintain case files, chronologies, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks

Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial logistics

Assist attorneys with preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate matters

Review and organize financial records, corporate documents, contracts, and other business records

Prepare exhibit binders and manage trial exhibits using courtroom technology as needed

Monitor litigation deadlines, scheduling orders, and court filings to ensure compliance

Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and vendors

Perform legal research and cite checking as assigned

Maintain accurate case management records and support attorneys in managing active litigation dockets

Senior Litigation Paralegal Background Profile

Paralegal Certificate required

7+ years of paralegal litigation experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys

Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas state court filing procedures

Federal court litigation experience preferred

Experience supporting complex business litigation matters involving contract disputes, partnership disputes, fiduciary litigation, employment matters, construction litigation, or commercial business disputes

Extensive experience with discovery management, document production, deposition preparation, and trial support

Experience preparing summary judgment evidence and supporting dispositive motion practice preferred

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems

Experience with eDiscovery platforms

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Self-motivated professional capable of working independently and anticipating attorney needs

Features and Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Stable, collaborative work environment

Features and benefits of this direct hire position may change without notice and are subject to the client's discretion.

Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.