Litigation Paralegal
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist attorneys in all phases of commercial and construction litigation by organizing, reviewing, and analyzing contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, proposals, quotes, invoices, change orders, pay applications, schedules, correspondence, and project records. Develop chronologies and timelines of project events, review facts and evidence to identify inconsistencies, and assist with document collection, management, and discovery. Draft motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents while preparing exhibits, hearing notebooks, deposition materials, and trial materials. Track court deadlines, maintain organized case files, and communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and firm personnel. Identify evidence supporting causes of action such as breach of contract, quantum meruit, prompt payment claims, construction defects, delay claims, and related business disputes. Prior experience as a litigation paralegal with trial experience is required, and construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience as a litigation paralegal
- Ability to understand and analyze construction contracts, project documentation, billing records, and financial records
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with motion practice, discovery, and case management
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
Desired Qualifications
- Trial experience
- Construction industry experience
- Prior experience in project administration, contract management, estimating, billing, accounting support, or other back-office roles within the construction industry
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