Civil Litigation Paralegal
13 days ago
Dallas
Job Description We are a dynamic litigation team seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to play a key role in managing a busy civil litigation docket. This position supports attorneys in all phases of case handling in both federal and state courts, with a strong emphasis on calendaring, discovery, client and team communication, and organizational excellence. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities:- Calendaring and Scheduling: Manage and calendar scheduling orders, deadlines, hearings, and other court dates in federal and state courts. Communicate regularly with court personnel and opposing counsel to confirm schedules, obtain extensions when needed, and resolve procedural matters. Docket Management: Communicate daily with the trial team and clients to assist in effectively managing a litigation docket of 20-30 active cases. Provide proactive updates, track case progress, and help ensure compliance with all deadlines. Discovery Support: Draft shells for discovery requests and responses (including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, etc.). Process inbound discovery productions, create organized discovery indexes, bates-stamp logs, privilege logs, and perform related document management tasks. Timekeeping and Administration: Maintain accurate daily timekeeping entries in accordance with firm policies. Complete other administrative and paralegal assignments as needed based on evolving case requirements. Additional Duties: Support trial preparation, organize case files, assist with document review and production, and handle various litigation support tasks to keep cases moving efficiently. Qualifications and Requirements:- Experience: Demonstrated experience calendaring and managing scheduling orders in federal and state courts, including direct communication with courts and opposing counsel. Prior litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting is strongly preferred. Skills: * Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy docket environment. * Proficiency in drafting and processing discovery-related documents. * Meticulous attention to detail, particularly with document organization and indexing. Technical Proficiency: * Highly proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro (redaction, bates stamping, combining/splitting PDFs, etc.). * Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Excel proficiency is desired (e.g., for tracking, indexing, or data organization). * Other: Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic. Must be able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. What We Offer:- * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. * Hybrid flexibility: Primarily in-office in Richardson, Texas, with the opportunity for one work-from-home day per week once fully established and performing well. * Opportunity to work on a diverse litigation docket and grow within a supportive team environment. Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.