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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
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