Paralegal

We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Paralegal to support a busy legal team handling sophisticated litigation matters in Dallas, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills who can guide casework from initial filings through trial and appeal while keeping deadlines, documentation, and communications on track. The role offers the chance to contribute to complex legal proceedings in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of litigation matters, providing hands-on support from case opening through trial and appellate stages.
• Research legal issues and assemble case-related materials such as discovery records, deposition summaries, and medical documentation for attorney review.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize a wide range of legal filings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Submit documents to state and federal courts and monitor filing requirements, procedural rules, and critical due dates.
• Oversee high-volume document collections and coordinate electronic discovery workflows using litigation support platforms.
• Arrange logistics for depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings with expert witnesses, external partners, and service providers.
• Maintain organized case records, track court deadlines, and manage litigation calendars to support timely case progression.
• Assist with trial readiness by organizing exhibits, assembling case binders, and supporting on-site proceedings, including travel when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of paralegal experience focused on litigation within a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated background supporting complex commercial or civil litigation matters from early case development through resolution.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a paralegal certificate program is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of e-discovery applications and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Prior experience preparing for trial and providing direct support during court proceedings is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with areas such as corporate governance, entity formation, construction law, or related legal practice areas is a plus.

Compensation

$32.00-$38.00 Hourly

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