Litigation Paralegal
Dallas Arts District | Full-Time | On-Site
About the Firm
We are a law firm located in one of downtown Dallas's most striking buildings, situated in the vibrant Arts District — steps from world-class museums, acclaimed restaurants, and the energy of one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Our practice focuses on tax litigation and civil litigation. We are a close-knit team that values initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative spirit.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with approximately five or more years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically proficient, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This role involves substantive, hands-on work across the full litigation lifecycle — from data collection and discovery through trial preparation
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Primary Responsibilities
Lead e-discovery efforts including data collection decisions, vendor coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, and negotiations
- Interview clients regarding the location and collection of documents and data
- Manage litigation databases end-to-end: build searches, organize and filter data, manage review workflows, and maintain a high-level overview of case data (primary platform: Viewpoint; occasional use of Relativity and Disco
- Organize, index, and maintain case files for government investigation matters, ensuring materials remain accessible if matters resurface months or years later
- Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, and IDR requests
- Communicate proactively with attorneys to keep cases moving forward
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis, PACER, and TLO; obtain information from smaller or specialized courts
- Handle court filings via PACER and e-File Texas / Re:Search Texas
- Perform document work in Adobe Acrobat including redacting, Bates labeling, combining, and bookmarking; utilize Excel for case tracking and data organization
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong working knowledge of e-discovery best practices
- Proficiency in litigation databases; Viewpoint experience preferred, though candidates with substantial experience in other platforms (Relativity, Disco, etc.) are encouraged to apply
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with PACER, Westlaw or Lexis, and Texas e-filing systems
- Assertive communicator; comfortable prompting attorneys and moving matters forward without being asked
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple urgent priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
- Flexible and open to learning new practice areas and technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in white collar criminal defense or government investigations
- Familiarity with tax matters or IDR responses (tax knowledge not required; willingness to learn is)