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Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Johnston Clem GiffordDallas, TX, US13 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionElectronically file in state and federal courts, bankruptcy courts, appellate courts, JAMS, and AAA, complying with all local rules and protocols. Maintain accurate calendaring of all deadlines and appearances in Clio. Maintain matter files in NetDocuments with rigorous version control, metadata, and confidentiality practices. Support eDiscovery workflows; review client documents for responsiveness / privilege in designated platforms. Timekeeping & Billing Compliance : Record billable time contemporaneously and submit entries daily in accordance with firm policy and client-specific Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), using correct UTBMS / LEDES codes and compliant narratives. Produce clear, well-formatted correspondence and memoranda; uphold firm style, grammar, and formatting conventions. eFiling expertise across Texas state and federal courts (bankruptcy and appellate included) with strong command of local rules. Hands-on proficiency with Clio (matter / case management) and NetDocuments (DMS). Advanced Microsoft Word skills (templates, styles, complex formatting); solid Outlook / Excel / PowerPoint. Bachelor’s degree with 5–9 years directly relevant experience (Paralegal Certificate preferred). Deep understanding of the litigation life cycle, including MDL and class actions. Working knowledge of procedural rules : Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, FRCP, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and pertinent local rules. Ability to draft, proof, and edit with impeccable grammar and attention to detail. Strong organization, time management, and prioritization; calm under deadlines and interruptions. Discretion, judgment, and confidentiality in all matters. Ability to type 60+ WPM from rough draft. eDiscovery & research : DISCO, Relativity, Logikcull, Westlaw, Lex Machina. Docketing & court tools : PACER / PacerPro, CourtDrive. Trial & case tools : TrialDirector (or similar), Case Notebook. DMS / HR / Collab / Utilities : iManage (legacy familiarity), Slack, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LastPass, Insperity. Bankruptcy : Best Case. Full-time, on-site in Uptown Dallas; occasional travel via private / public transportation. Occasional > Operate standard office equipment (computer, photocopiers, scanners, etc.).
Job Description
Job Description
Boutique firm in Dallas seeks a highly skilled commercial litigation and trial Paralegal with proven experience in large, complex commercial litigation, banking / financial services, and bankruptcy. This is a full-time, in-person role in Uptown Dallas. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who knows their way around Clio and can blend practical experience with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Litigation Support
- Assist attorneys, clients, and colleagues through all phases of litigation : research, drafting, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep, arbitration, appeal, and post-judgment collection.
- Draft petitions / complaints, initial disclosures, pleadings, motions, stipulations, releases, and dismissal papers.
- Conduct factual investigations; develop timelines of key events / players.
- Coordinate service of process and manage witness / expert scheduling and logistics.
- Prepare briefs (including TOC / TOA), cite-check, and Shepardize.
- Prepare trial notebooks / bench books; attend trial to support counsel (including presentation software), manage exhibits, and take trial notes.
- Maintain appellate timetables; assist with writs of execution / garnishment and post-judgment collection steps.
eFiling & Docketing (Critical)
Document & Case Management (Tech-Forward)
Billing & Administration
Required Qualifications
Preferred / Bonus Experience (Tools & Platforms)
Work Conditions
40-hour weeks, with evening or weekend work as needed to meet deadlines.
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