Job Title: Business Litigation Paralegal

Location: Dallas TX 75201

Salary/Payrate: $80K-$95K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  Hybrid (1 day WFH AFTER initial training period)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Highly preferred AND/OR a Paralegal Certification

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-KK1

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters and will play a critical role in case management, discovery, and trial preparation. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical records
• Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery platforms and databases
• Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and trial binders
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Track deadlines and manage litigation calendars
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and effectively
• Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of paralegal experience in business litigation in a law firm environment
• One of the following is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor’s degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
• Experience with complex case management and high-volume document review, Intellectual Property Litigation is a bonus but not required
• Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
• Strong understanding of court rules and procedures (state and federal)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Availability to work additional hours during time-sensitive phases of litigation