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Our client is 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. Their practice focuses on tax litigation and civil litigation. They are a close-knit team that values initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative spirit.

Position Summary

We 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 Responsibilities

Lead e-discovery efforts including data collection decisions, vendor coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, and negotiations

• Interview clients regarding the location and collection of documents and data
• Manage 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 Disco
• Organize, index, and maintain case files for government investigation matters, ensuring materials remain accessible if matters resurface months or years later
• Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, and IDR requests
• Communicate proactively with attorneys to keep cases moving forward
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw or Lexis, PACER, and TLO; obtain information from smaller or specialized courts
• Handle court filings via PACER and e-File Texas / Re:Search Texas
• Perform document work in Adobe Acrobat including redacting, Bates labeling, combining, and bookmarking; utilize Excel for case tracking and data organization

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong working knowledge of e-discovery best practices
• Proficiency in litigation databases; Viewpoint experience preferred, though candidates with substantial experience in other platforms (Relativity, Disco, etc.) are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with PACER, Westlaw or Lexis, and Texas e-filing systems
• Assertive communicator; comfortable prompting attorneys and moving matters forward without being asked
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple urgent priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
• Flexible and open to learning new practice areas and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in white collar criminal defense or government investigations
• Familiarity with tax matters or IDR responses (tax knowledge not required; willingness to learn is)

If you're a litigation paralegal who thrives on complexity, takes ownership without being asked, and wants a role where your expertise genuinely moves cases forward — this is it. This is not a support role in name only; it's a seat at the table in a sophisticated practice where skilled paralegals are recognized and relied upon. If you're ready to bring your full skill set to a team that will put it to use, we'd love to hear from you.

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