Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Law firm is seeking a highly organized, proactive Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex commercial disputes from case inception through trial and appeal. You'll work on challenging, high-value matters, take meaningful ownership of your cases, and collaborate directly with accomplished attorneys in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from initial case development through trial and appeal.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate Texas state and federal court filings, e-filings, service of process, and critical deadlines.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, production, privilege logs, and large-scale electronic productions.
• Prepare deposition and hearing notebooks, mediation materials, trial binders, exhibits, and other case materials.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, expert witnesses, and courtroom logistics.
• Assist with motions, briefs, and appellate filings through cite-checking and detailed document review.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Work closely with attorneys while independently managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and anticipating upcoming needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably supporting complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state court procedures; federal court experience is highly valued.
• Demonstrated trial experience, including courtroom support, exhibit management, and witness coordination.
• Experience managing large, document-intensive litigation matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the confidence to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Work on sophisticated and challenging litigation matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases and responsibilities.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your litigation career.