Calendar Management, Construction, Detail Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Government Funding, IP (Internet Protocol), Investment Funds, Litigation, Logistics, Multitasking, Paralegal, Proofreading, Retirement Plan, Securities, Time Management
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
About the job Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
High-impact role at a trial-first boutique handling complex, high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients
Work side-by-side with attorneys who actually go to court and move cases forward fast
Premium compensation for a paralegal role, plus bonus potential and strong benefits
Fast-paced environment for someone who loves ownership, precision, and being essential to the team
Exposure to complex commercial disputes involving finance, securities, IP, construction, and business torts
Location: Dallas, TX (in-office). Relocation may be available for the right candidate.
Note: Must have 3+ years of commercial or complex litigation paralegal experience, federal court filing experience, and exceptional proofreading/attention to detail. No volume personal injury backgrounds and no purely transactional backgrounds. U.S. work authorization required.
About Our Client
Our client is a nationally recognized, trial-first boutique known for handling high-stakes business and commercial disputes for public and private companies, entrepreneurs, investment funds, and government entities. They are selective in the matters they take and are often brought in to replace counsel when the stakes are high and results matter.
Job Description
Support 2 to 4 attorneys in a high-volume, fast-moving commercial litigation practice
Prepare, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence with extreme accuracy
Manage federal and state court filings, including e-filing procedures, formatting rules, and deadlines
Maintain calendars, deadlines, and task tracking to ensure nothing slips
Coordinate discovery logistics, including document collection, organization, production, and subpoenas
Assist with deposition and hearing preparation, exhibits, and binders
Communicate with courts, vendors, and opposing counsel professionally and promptly
Help keep matters moving by anticipating next steps and proactively supporting attorney workflows
Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a paralegal in commercial litigation or complex litigation
Federal court experience is required (e-filing, rules, formatting, and deadline discipline)
Excellent proofreading skills are required (you catch what others miss)
Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment supporting multiple attorneys
Comfortable juggling priorities and shifting deadlines without losing accuracy
No volume PI shop background and no purely transactional background
U.S. work authorization required
Why Youll Love Working Here
Trial-forward culture with real litigation exposure and meaningful responsibility
Smart, driven team that values quality work and responsiveness
Clear expectations, high standards, and pride in getting it right the first time
Strong comp and benefits in a role thats truly central to the firms success