Senior Litigation Paralegal
#26-531
Dallas, Texas, USA
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-time
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide critical support to the SVP, Head of Litigation & Employment, in managing employment and general litigation matters across the organization. This role will be responsible for case management, discovery coordination, agency responses, legal research, and day-to-day litigation administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Litigation & Case Management
- Support overall case management, including maintaining workflows, task lists, status updates, timelines, and case organization.
- Update and maintain the litigation database and tracking systems.
- Manage day-to-day calendaring of legal deadlines, hearings, filings, and related activities.
- Administer and manage legal holds across the organization.
- Support projects aimed at improving legal policies, processes, and documentation practices.
Document Drafting & Review
- Draft and review legal documents prior to filing by outside counsel.
- Prepare federal, state, and local agency responsive statements.
- Assist in preparing documents and exhibits for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
- Respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.
Discovery & Investigations
- Facilitate discovery responses, including gathering documents and information from internal departments and business partners.
- Coordinate with witnesses and schedule and attend witness interviews.
- Assist in preparing witnesses for depositions and other legal proceedings.
- Investigate complaints filed with administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Legal Research & Field Support
- Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters and internal inquiries.
- Respond to and facilitate responses to general legal questions from field leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a liaison with outside and opposing counsel.
Budget & Administrative Support
- Support legal billing processes, including invoice review and tracking against approved budgets.
- Assist in tracking litigation spend and maintaining reporting metrics.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certification preferred.
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably with employment law exposure.
- Experience working with outside counsel and managing multiple active matters simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures and administrative agency processes.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with litigation databases and legal research tools.
