Litigation Paralegal

About the role

A prestigious international law firm seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program, minimum 5 years of litigation experience, preferably at an AmLaw 100 firm, strong knowledge of Texas state and U.S. federal court procedures, proficient in LexisNexis, Westlaw, and iManage, advanced proficiency in eDiscovery platforms like Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap, and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial
• Manage case calendars and ensure deadlines are met
• Draft and prepare filings for Federal and State courts
• Organize, review, and produce documents for discovery
• Prepare charts, indices, and case summaries
• Aid with deposition and meeting preparations
• Cook up with external vendors for case-related needs
• Proofread and cite-check briefs and discovery documents
• Handle trial and arbitration logistics, including travel arrangements
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed

What You’ll Do

Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial

Manage case calendars and ensure deadlines are met

Draft and prepare filings for Federal and State courts

Organize, review, and produce documents for discovery

Prepare charts, indices, and case summaries

Aid with deposition and meeting preparations

Cook up with external vendors for case-related needs

Proofread and cite-check briefs and discovery documents

Handle trial and arbitration logistics, including travel arrangements

Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed

Success Looks Like

You deliver accurate, timely support for complex litigation matters

You maintain organized case files and meet all critical deadlines

You collaborate effectively with attorneys and team members across offices

You proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact case progress

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 – 120,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.