Trial Paralegal: High-Stakes Defense Litigation & Travel

LHH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Litigation Law Firm seeks an experienced Trial Paralegal to join a sophisticated defense litigation team handling high-stakes matters. You will work closely with a demanding trial attorney, manage exhibits and witnesses, coordinate trial logistics, and travel with the team to trials throughout Texas and nationwide.

If you thrive under pressure and anticipate attorneys' needs, this is an excellent opportunity to be integral to trial readiness and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm litigation experience.
• Defence litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Significant trial preparation and trial support experience.
• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent.
• Proactive and highly organized with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with attorneys on complex litigation matters from discovery through trial.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, agreements, and other documents.
• Monitor deadlines and attorney needs to keep cases moving.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, subpoenas, and document review.
• Organize electronic case files through iManage.
• Coordinate witnesses and prepare trial subpoenas.
• Compile trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials.
• Manage exhibits during trial.
• Attend and support trials across Texas and nationwide.
• Maintain accurate time entries and billing compliance.

Skills

5+ years experience

Trial preparation

Trial support

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

National Litigation Law Firm seeks an experienced Trial Paralegal to join a sophisticated defense litigation team handling high-stakes matters. You will work closely with a demanding trial attorney, manage exhibits and witnesses, coordinate trial logistics, and travel with the team to trials throughout Texas and nationwide.

If you thrive under pressure and anticipate attorneys' needs, this is an excellent opportunity to be integral to trial readiness and success.