Senior Litigation Paralegal – Construction & Commercial

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a well-established Texas law firm specializing in construction law and commercial litigation. The role involves handling comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.

You will manage calendars and court filings in state and federal courts, organize discovery materials, and assist attorneys with depositions and trial preparation, while maintaining meticulous document management within the firm’s

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements.
• Paralegal certificate or ABA‑approved training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
• Draft, prepare, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, motions, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial prep.
• Organize and summarize large volumes of records and discovery materials.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Teams)

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent legal education

Paralegal certificate or ABA‑approved training

Tools

Document management software

Job description

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a well-established Texas law firm specializing in construction law and commercial litigation. The role involves handling comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.

You will manage calendars and court filings in state and federal courts, organize discovery materials, and assist attorneys with depositions and trial preparation, while maintaining meticulous document management within the firm’s