Commercial Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Provide support for intricate commercial litigation cases from the initial evaluation to resolution.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, contracts, agreements, and various other critical legal documents.

• Analyze contracts, agreements, and case materials to pinpoint facts, issues, risks, and necessary follow-ups.

• Perform legal and factual research that underpins litigation strategies, filings, and legal projects.

• Aid in the preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

• Oversee the discovery process involving extensive document volumes, deadlines, productions, and follow-up tasks.

• Gather, examine, organize, and prepare documents for production.

• Maintain discovery trackers while managing deadlines and outstanding requests.

• Recognize missing information, inconsistencies, and deficiencies that require follow-up.

• Coordinate the collection of documents and discovery responses with internal teams and external counsel.

• Assist with commercial contracts, corporate/entity matters, governance documentation, and real estate legal issues.

• Collaborate with attorneys, outside counsel, internal stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional teams.

• Communicate priorities, deadlines, risks, and action items effectively.

• Keep organized legal files, case materials, contracts, and supporting documents.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of practical paralegal experience, ideally in complex commercial or business litigation.

• Proven experience in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, contracts, and other substantial legal documents.

• Strong background in discovery, including document review, productions, deadlines, and follow-up tasks.

• Capability to review agreements, identify legal issues, and determine subsequent actions.

• Excellent legal research, writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple cases independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with Texas state and federal litigation preferred as an advantage.

• Experience in real estate litigation, transactions, or property-related legal matters preferred as a bonus.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Full-time position with opportunities for long-term growth.

• High-profile role supporting significant real estate initiatives.

• Chance to work directly with leadership and a dynamic legal team.

• Fully remote work setup.