Litigation Paralegal (Subpoenas, Discovery,Drafting)

Litigation Paralegal (Subpoenas, Discovery & Legal Operations Focus)

Location: [Dallas, TX / Hybrid / Remote as applicable]
Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support a dynamic legal team across all phases of litigation-from initial intake through resolution. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with deep experience managing subpoenas, legal holds, and discovery workflows, coupled with a strong interest in process improvement and legal technology.

The ideal candidate brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and thrives in environments where efficiency, organization, and continuous improvement are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Case Management

• Support attorneys across the full litigation lifecycle, including intake, early case assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, deadlines, and docketing to ensure accurate and timely execution of all litigation milestones
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and vendors to drive cases forward efficiently

Subpoenas & Legal Holds

• Draft, issue, track, and respond to subpoenas (including third-party record requests and government inquiries)
• Develop and manage legal hold processes, including custodian identification and coordination with IT for data preservation
• Serve as a key point of contact for records collection and compliance efforts

Discovery & eDiscovery

• Coordinate all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, and production
• Draft and manage discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, RFPs, and privilege logs
• Utilize eDiscovery platforms to organize, review, and analyze large data sets

Drafting & Legal Support

• Prepare first drafts of motions, pleadings, and supporting materials for attorney review
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit management
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed

Process & Technology

• Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and recommend process improvements
• Leverage legal technology (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, iManage, or similar platforms) to streamline litigation operations
• Support implementation and optimization of case management and document management systems

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Proven experience handling subpoenas, discovery, legal holds, and motion drafting
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation workflows
• Experience with eDiscovery tools and document management systems
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal department experience
• Experience building or refining legal processes, workflows, or playbooks
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with IT, compliance, or business teams
• Comfort working with large datasets and technology-driven environments

Professional Profile

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Process-minded with a continuous improvement mindset
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new tools and platforms
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented