Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
A boutique law firm in North Dallas is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys being actively involved in complex litigation and working closely with attorneys throughout all stages of the litigation process.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures, and the ability to independently manage litigation deadlines, discovery, and trial preparation.
This position will work directly with a Principal/Attorney and play an integral role in supporting the firm's litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other litigation materials for attorney review.
- Prepare documents for filing, including proper citations, tables of contents, tables of authorities, certifications, and declarations.
- Maintain and manage litigation dockets, court filings, discovery deadlines, and notices from courts and opposing counsel.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related activities.
- Monitor and calculate deadlines in accordance with Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, local rules, and standing orders.
- Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial exhibits, notebooks, and supporting materials.
- Assist with all phases of complex commercial litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
- Manage electronic discovery, including Bates labeling, case indexing, and electronically stored information.
- Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure accurate document management.
- Record billable time accurately and in a timely manner.
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience.
- Experience supporting litigation in both Texas state and federal courts.
- Strong understanding of Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Proficiency in electronic filing and service of litigation documents.
- Experience with e-discovery platforms such as iConnect, Reveal, Relativity, or similar software.
- Strong experience with docket management, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Paralegal certificate required.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a boutique litigation practice where your experience, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex litigation matters will make a meaningful impact.
If you are an experienced commercial litigation paralegal looking for a hands-on role with a North Dallas law firm, we would love to connect with you!
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
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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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