Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, case management, and trial preparation, with strong skills in drafting legal documents and managing discovery processes. Proficient in utilizing litigation support software and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance organizational efficiency and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation SupportCase ManagementDrafting Legal DocumentsTrial PreparationFamiliarity with Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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Hard Skills

Document ReviewFactual ResearchLegal ResearchDiscovery RequestsWritten DiscoveryDocument ProductionPre-Trial PleadingsExhibit PreparationData GatheringOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Summation ProRelativityMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

LitigationDiscoveryTrial SupportTexas Rules of Civil ProcedureFederal Rules of Civil Procedure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff
Support attorneys with drafting pleadings, factual and legal research, document review and analysis, productions, hearings, depositions, and mediations
Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery
Research, organize, and summarize records to assist in data gathering
Organize information and documents in databases
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses
Assist in trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, coordinating requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 or more years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal
Undergraduate degree and/or an ABA-approved paralegal certificate required
Experience in litigation support and case management
Ability to manage multiple cases and adapt to changes in the work environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience drafting and organizing written discovery and document production
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial
Familiarity with the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and technical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Competitive compensation