Commercial Litigation Paralegal - DTX

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

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