Business Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Job DescriptionLHH is assisting an Amlaw 200 Law Firm located in the Uptown Dallas area seek a Business Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters and will play a critical role in case management, discovery, and trial preparation. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits:
- Salary ranges from $75,000 - $100,000 DOE
- Discretionary year-end bonus available to paralegals based on performance and firm financials.
- Paid Parking by Firm
- Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, including a Profit Sharing Plan and 401K
Interview Process:
- Step 1: Initial phone interview with HR to provide mutual insight into the firm and the role.
- Step 2: If mutually aligned, a follow-up video or in-person interview with team members in the office.
- Decision: Typically made after the second round. The process generally consists of two steps
Key Responsibilities:
- Support up to 4 attorneys
- Focused on complex litigation
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
- Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
- Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery platforms and databases
- Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
- Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial binders
- File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
- Track deadlines and manage litigation calendars
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and effectively
- Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of paralegal experience in business litigation in a Texas law firm environment....tenure very important...no job hoppers, please
- One of the following is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelors degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associates degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
- Experience with complex case management and high-volume document review, Intellectual Property Litigation is a bonus but not required
- Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
- Strong understanding of court rules and procedures (state and federal)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to work additional hours during time-sensitive phases of litigation
If you meet all the requirements, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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