Business Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
A well-established law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters and will play a critical role in case management, discovery, and trial preparation. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
- Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
- Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery platforms and databases
- Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
- Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial binders
- File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
- Track deadlines and manage litigation calendars
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and effectively
- Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in business litigation in a law firm environment
- One of the following is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor’s degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
- Experience with complex case management and high-volume document review
- Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
- Strong understanding of court rules and procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Availability to work additional hours during time-sensitive phases of litigation
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Meet The Recruiter
Regan Jackson
Sr. Direct-Hire Recruiter
Regan graduated from Texas Tech University in 2003 with her Bachelor’s in Marketing. She then went to graduate school at St. Thomas University, where she received her MBA. She started working for Burnett in June 2005 in Houston.
Regan was a Senior Account Executive for five years. In this role, she was the liaison between the client and each specialty division to ensure the highest quality customer service and proven results. In 2010, Regan moved into a direct-hire recruiter role. She has been successful in filling all different types of positions for clients across several industries. In 2013, her husband’s job transferred them to Dallas, and she is now a Sr. Direct-Hire Recruiter for Choice Specialists in Dallas, Texas. She enjoys what she does and is passionate about helping candidates and companies grow!
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