Commercial Litigation Paralegal - DTX
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$65,000 - $85,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Dallas, TX Dallas, Texas open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Turtle Creek Area | Dallas, TX | Hybrid Flexibility Available
Are you an experienced litigation paralegal looking for an opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters while being part of a collaborative, supportive team? A highly regarded law firm with a national reputation and a "small firm feel" is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its Dallas office in the prestigious Turtle Creek area. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside accomplished litigators on complex, high-profile matters from case inception through trial.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits Include:
- Paid parking
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free telehealth coverage
- 401(k) with profit-sharing eligibility
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Parental leave benefits
- Caregiver support programs
- Pet insurance
- Discount gym memberships
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and in-house training opportunities
Position Overview
This paralegal will support up to five commercial litigators and work closely with a legal assistant in a team-oriented environment. The position handles matters from inception through trial and case resolution, with significant responsibility for discovery, document management, and litigation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Manage heavy discovery and document production
- Organize and maintain large-scale case files and litigation databases
- Coordinate and maintain case calendars, deadlines, and filings
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Review, analyze, and summarize depositions, records, and other case documents
- Investigate factual issues and assist with witness interviews and case preparation
- Support trial preparation, including exhibits, notebooks, and document management
- File pleadings and court documents in state and federal courts
- Assist attorneys with high-volume commercial and trucking litigation matters
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
- Experience in commercial litigation, trucking defense, or insurance defense strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong experience managing discovery and document-intensive matters
- Experience tracking and recording billable time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree preferred
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required
Please Note
- Candidates with plaintiff personal injury backgrounds will not be considered
- Experience in commercial defense, trucking defense, or similar litigation practices is strongly preferred
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, 40-hour work week
- Primarily in-office in the Turtle Creek area of Dallas
- Potential hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote) after training and team approval
- Flexible work arrangements available on a case-by-case basis
- Annual billable requirement: 1,650 hours
Why Join This Firm?
- Work alongside highly respected commercial litigators
- Handle sophisticated litigation matters from start to finish
- Collaborative culture with strong support staff and leadership
- Opportunity for long-term professional growth and advancement
- National-caliber practice with a collegial, team-oriented atmosphere
If you are a proactive litigation paralegal seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in Dallas, we encourage you to apply today or contact me at jamie.stone@lhh.com
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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