Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal (2–5 Years)
Our client, a respected and growing litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters from discovery through trial while partnering with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, technology-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation practice. Construction litigation experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
Starting Salary: $90,000+, depending on experience
Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
If you're an experienced litigation paralegal looking to work on challenging, high-profile matters in a supportive and team-oriented environment, I'd love to hear from you.
Our client, a respected and growing litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters from discovery through trial while partnering with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, technology-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation practice. Construction litigation experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of document production, including collection, organization, review, Bates labeling, privilege logs, and production of hard copy and electronic documents.
- Convert and prepare electronic files for production, including emails, photographs, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint documents.
- Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other online research platforms.
- Prepare timelines, charts, summaries, and case analyses to support litigation strategy.
- Coordinate the preparation, cite-checking, proofreading, Bluebook formatting, filing, and service of pleadings, briefs, motions, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
- Manage electronic court filings through PACER, Texas eFiling, Simplifile, and other filing systems.
- Communicate professionally with clients, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsel, court personnel, and government agencies.
- Coordinate witness and expert preparation, organize deposition materials, prepare witness files, and assist attorneys with deposition outlines.
- Manage deposition logistics, including videography, remote technology, electronic transcripts, and synchronization of testimony.
- Prepare and edit video deposition clips for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Assist with all aspects of trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness coordination, trial notebooks, pretrial filings, and courtroom logistics.
- Develop PowerPoint presentations and trial demonstratives in collaboration with attorneys.
- Coordinate vendors, court reporters, graphics providers, trial support teams, hotels, and other litigation resources.
- Serve as the trial technology specialist by presenting electronic evidence and coordinating courtroom technology, remote trial presentations, and audiovisual equipment.
- Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2–5 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
- Construction litigation experience is a plus.
- Proven trial preparation and onsite trial support experience.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
- Experience with PACER, Texas eFiling, Simplifile, and electronic filing systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat/Power PDF, and document management systems such as NetDocuments and ShareFile.
- Experience with litigation support and eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Lexbe, TrialDirector, Summation, or similar software.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with exceptional attention to detail.
Starting Salary: $90,000+, depending on experience
Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer-sponsored benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Gym membership
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative team culture with opportunities for long-term career growth
If you're an experienced litigation paralegal looking to work on challenging, high-profile matters in a supportive and team-oriented environment, I'd love to hear from you.
Meet The Recruiter
Heather Lee, CPC
Direct-Hire Recruiter
Heather is a Senior Direct-Hire Recruiter at Burnett Specialists, bringing decades of unparalleled expertise to the firm since originally joining the team in 1993.
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