Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Remote in Texas (Preference for candidates to be located in Dallas TX 75201)
Salary/Payrate: 90-110K
Work Environment: Remote with travel for trials
Term: Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Manage litigation matters and deadlines from filing through resolution and trial
Anticipate attorney and case needs rather than waiting for individual assignments
Maintain calendars, deadlines, discovery schedules, hearing dates, and trial-related deadlines
Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
Coordinate and assist with written discovery, document production, deposition preparation, and case organization
Organize and maintain electronic case files so information is complete, accurate, and readily accessible
Prepare attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, trial notebooks, demonstratives, and supporting documents
Coordinate filings and ensure compliance with applicable court procedures and deadlines
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and other parties
Review cases proactively to identify upcoming needs, missing information, potential issues, and deadlines
Follow assignments through completion and proactively communicate status, obstacles, or risks
Manage multiple active matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Identify opportunities to improve litigation workflows, organization, and efficiency
What our client is Looking For
Significant paralegal experience in a litigation environment
Texas civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, pretrial deadlines, and trial preparation.
Hands-on trial preparation and trial support experience
Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, court filings, deadlines, and case management
Demonstrated ability to independently manage responsibilities without constant direction
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to look ahead, recognize what needs to happen next, and take appropriate action
Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to prioritize effectively when multiple matters and deadlines compete for attention
Comfortable asking the right questions while also exercising independent judgment
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and legal/case management systems
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Take pride in being the person the litigation team can rely on
Follow through until something is truly complete
Trial Preparation & Courtroom Support
Independently coordinate trial preparation from initial trial setting through verdict or judgment.
Develop and manage trial preparation checklists, calendars, and deadlines.
Prepare comprehensive trial notebooks, exhibit binders, witness binders, and attorney reference materials.
Organize, label, Bates-number, and maintain trial exhibits, including exhibit lists and admission tracking.
Coordinate witness preparation, subpoenas, deposition designations, and expert witness materials.
Prepare deposition summaries, testimony outlines, and key document summaries for attorney review.
Coordinate pretrial filings, exhibit exchanges, witness lists, motions in limine, and other trial-related submissions.
Anticipate what the trial attorney will need and ensure materials are organized, accurate, and accessible before trial.
Provide hands-on trial support, including managing exhibits, documents, witnesses, and courtroom logistics.