Senior Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill is seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide direct litigation and administrative support to a senior trial attorney for our client in Dallas-Preston/McCallum area. This is a 100% onsite, full-time position, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with frequent last-minute after hours work.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation & Trial Support

• Provide full‑cycle litigation support in complex commercial and business litigation matters
• Prepare and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial materials
• Assist with trial preparation and trial attendance (minimum 10 trials required)
• Manage e‑filings in Texas state and federal courts
• Coordinate and maintain case calendars, deadlines, and filings
• Conduct document management, organization, and review (including e‑discovery)
• Utilize PACER, Westlaw, and trial presentation software

Administrative & Executive Support

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support directly to the attorney
• Manage scheduling, deadlines, and logistics across multiple active matters
• Anticipate needs and proactively address issues before they arise
• Maintain strict attention to detail in all case and administrative functions
• Serve as a reliable point of continuity and organization for the practice

Important: While this role requires strong litigation skills, it is not exclusively a paralegal‑only position. Candidates must be equally comfortable handling high‑level administrative responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of current paralegal experience in commercial and business litigation
• Trial experience required (minimum of 10 trials)
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred (experience may substitute)
• Thorough knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong experience with:
• E‑discovery
• State and federal e‑filing
• Legal calendaring
• PACER and Westlaw
• Superior computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Dropbox
• Excel
• Trial Director
• Sanction
• Summation
• PowerPoint
• Coyote Time Entry
• Hummingbird Document Management

Additional Information:

• Out‑of‑town travel required for trials
• This role is not suitable for candidates with strict end‑of‑day obligations