Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $34.62 - $44.23 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, modern law firm handling sophisticated litigation matters from case inception through trial and appeal
• Work closely with accomplished litigators while gaining meaningful ownership of complex cases
• Use modern litigation technology, eDiscovery platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, and trial presentation systems
• Take on substantive work across discovery, motion practice, legal research, depositions, and trial preparation
• Build your litigation expertise in an environment that invests in mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth
• Earn overtime as a non-exempt employee during periods requiring additional hours

Location:

Plano, TX — Full-time, primarily on-site position. After 90 days, eligible employees may transition to a hybrid schedule with 1 remote day per week.

Note:

Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, including hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and state and federal court procedures.

About Us

We are an entrepreneurial, full-service business law firm serving middle-market clients nationwide. Our growing team combines sophisticated legal work with a collaborative, people-first culture that embraces innovation, modern technology, professional development, and meaningful responsibility. We want talented professionals to build careers here, not simply fill positions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout litigation from case intake through trial, resolution, and appeal
• Manage case files, evidence, exhibits, chronologies, fact summaries, and case timelines
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence under attorney supervision
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts
• Coordinate discovery, document productions, privilege logs, and document review
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, public records, and other research resources
• Prepare legal research summaries and assist with cite-checking and Bluebook review
• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, summaries, transcripts, and witness materials
• Coordinate experts, consultants, vendors, witnesses, and other litigation stakeholders
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit and witness lists, demonstratives, and trial presentation materials
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials as needed
• Track court dates, discovery deadlines, filings, and procedural requirements
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and vendors
• Manage electronic files using NetDocs and other litigation/document management systems
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time each day and meet established billable-hour expectations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience with federal and state court procedures
• Hands-on discovery, deposition, and trial preparation experience
• Strong e-filing and court deadline management experience
• Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable court rules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex cases and tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Multi-jurisdictional litigation experience preferred
• Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap, Summation, or similar litigation support software experience preferred
• Experience with AI-assisted legal research and eDiscovery tools preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to perform substantive litigation work rather than being limited to administrative support. Our team values initiative, sound judgment, collaboration, and professionals who want greater responsibility as they grow. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys, gain exposure to sophisticated matters, and have access to modern tools designed to help you work effectively.

JPC-2177

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm. Must have discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and state/federal court experience

• Required Years as Associate: 3-6

Submission Email: Deb & Jennifer - [email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mid to senior-level Litigation Paralegal supporting sophisticated litigation from case inception through trial and appeal. Requires 3+ years of law firm litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, trial prep, e-filing, and state/federal court procedures. Plano-based with eligibility for 1 remote day per week after 90 days.

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• Client job title: Litigation Paralegal
• Location: Plano, TX
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 2+
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