Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Our client, a well established mid sized Dallas law firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal to support continued growth following the addition of multiple attorneys. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Company Profile
Established, respected Dallas law firm
Handles high profile and complex litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants
Downtown Dallas office
Litigation Paralegal Role
Support 2 partners and 1 to 2 associates handling commercial litigation matters
Provide litigation support from case intake through trial
Assist with coverage during a teammate's maternity leave while assuming a permanent long term position with assigned attorneys
Scan and organize documents within the firm's document management system
Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
Prepare and file documents in both Texas State and Federal Courts
Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
Conduct case law and factual research
Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents for attorney review
Coordinate with eDiscovery vendors to build and maintain case databases
Organize and maintain case files and litigation materials
Schedule depositions, meetings, appointments, and court proceedings
Perform general litigation support including scanning, copying, mailing, and document production
Litigation Paralegal Background Profile
4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment (6+ years preferred)
Strong experience handling litigation matters from intake through trial
Current Texas litigation experience with working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with Texas State and Federal eFiling
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, EFile Texas, and Adobe Acrobat
Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
Experience with Trial Director and eDiscovery platforms preferred but not required
Excellent legal research, organization, and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced litigation practice
Exceptional attention to detail
Stable work history with excellent tenure
Law Firm Features and Benefits
One remote workday per week after 90 days, workload permitting
Quarterly billable requirement of 200 hours to qualify for bonus
Quarterly performance bonus
100% employer paid medical insurance
4% 401(k) match
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parking
Gym membership
Overtime is minimal and generally only required around trial preparation or active trial schedules
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Rebecca Keathley
Rebecca Keathley joined the Frontline Source Group team as an Executive Recruiter, bringing several years of agency recruiting experience with a concentration in accounting and finance placements. Most recently she led and mentored an accounting and finance team to a 90 percent placement ratio by building strong recruiting pipelines, managing ATS data quality, and negotiating offers that balanced client needs with candidate priorities. Earlier in her career, she sourced high level candidates and established a track record of results built on relationship driven sourcing and disciplined process. She recruits for a nationwide firm founded in 2004 that backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry-standard guarantee.
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Louisiana Tech University, where she was named the School of Human Ecology Outstanding Senior and served as Student Government Association President. That background in human development and campus leadership informs the people first approach she brings to every search, pairing genuine relationship building with the consistency and excellence that define the Frontline Source Group experience. Her diverse work history across recruiting, higher education, and hospitality has shaped a collaborative, service minded recruiter focused on connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities and helping clients achieve their hiring goals.