Litigation Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalDallas Arts District | Full-Time | On-SiteAbout the FirmWe 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 SummaryWe 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead e-discovery efforts including data collection decisions, vendor coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, and negotiationsInterview clients regarding the location and collection of documents and dataManage 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 DiscoOrganize, index, and maintain case files for government investigation matters, ensuring materials remain accessible if matters resurface months or years laterAssist with discovery responses, subpoenas, and IDR requestsCommunicate proactively with attorneys to keep cases moving forwardConduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis, PACER, and TLO; obtain information from smaller or specialized courtsHandle court filings via PACER and e-File Texas / Re:Search TexasPerform document work in Adobe Acrobat including redacting, Bates labeling, combining, and bookmarking; utilize Excel for case tracking and data organizationQualificationsMinimum of five years of litigation paralegal experienceStrong working knowledge of e-discovery best practicesProficiency in litigation databases; Viewpoint experience preferred, though candidates with substantial experience in other platforms (Relativity, Disco, etc.) are encouraged to applyProficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity with PACER, Westlaw or Lexis, and Texas e-filing systemsAssertive communicator; comfortable prompting attorneys and moving matters forward without being askedHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple urgent priorities simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervisionFlexible and open to learning new practice areas and technologiesPreferred QualificationsExperience in white collar criminal defense or government investigationsFamiliarity with tax matters or IDR responses (tax knowledge not required; willingness to learn is)