Litigation Paralegal

Overview

A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Dallas office. This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must have prior California litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally and efficiently with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other professional staff.
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, conducting factual and legal research, reviewing and analyzing documents, and supporting preparations for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery.
• Research, organize, and summarize records to assist in data gathering, including managing information and documents in databases.
• Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
• Support trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and vendor requests, and providing live trial support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation support and case management.
• Prior experience in California litigation is required.
• Experience in personal injury litigation is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and manage multiple cases while maintaining flexibility, proactivity, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience drafting and organizing discovery, including written discovery and document production.
• Familiarity with California State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience with litigation support software such as Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $45,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with skills, training, experience, and location.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Disability, Parental Leave, and Life Insurance.

Location

• Remote position based in Dallas, Texas.
• Candidates must have prior California litigation experience.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization. No recruiter emails or telephone calls will be accepted.