Business Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Business Litigation Paralegal to join its Fort Worth office. This position will support attorneys handling sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters and will be heavily involved in case management, discovery, document production, and trial preparation.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of business litigation paralegal experience within a law firm and be comfortable managing multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case intake through trial
- Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Manage complex case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
- Coordinate document production and e-discovery, including use of litigation databases and platforms
- Assist with high-volume document review
- Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
- Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and trial binders
- File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
- Track critical deadlines and maintain litigation calendars
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties
- Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and trials as needed
- Provide additional litigation support as required
- 3–5+ years of business litigation paralegal experience in a law firm required
- Experience supporting complex commercial/business litigation matters
- Strong experience with discovery, document production, and case management
- Trial preparation and courtroom experience strongly preferred
- Experience with e-discovery and litigation support software
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information
- Proactive, team-oriented approach
- Ability to work additional hours during trials and other time-sensitive phases of litigation
One of the following is strongly preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies
- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal looking to join a highly regarded law firm and work on sophisticated business litigation matters.
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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