Paralegal - Litigation

Cogent Talent Solutions • Denton, TX

3d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Paralegal – Litigation is responsible for the structured execution of litigation support functions to ensure case progression, compliance with deadlines, and billing support within established legal and operational frameworks. This role directly impacts attorney productivity, case throughput, and revenue realization through disciplined execution of support tasks, document control, and workflow coordination.

Requirements

• 3+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of civil litigation process
• Experience with discovery management
• Experience with court filings and deadlines
• Experience with trial preparation

Responsibilities

• Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence
• Preparing filing packages for court submission
• Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
• Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials
• Formatting and proofreading legal documents
• Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking
• Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines
• Confirming completion of scheduled tasks
• Escalating risks prior to deadline failure
• Managing digital and physical case files
• Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored
• Maintaining version control
• Updating case records in PracticePanther
• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses
• Managing document production and indexing
• Reviewing materials for completeness
• Coordinating evidence collection
• Recording task activity within case systems
• Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing
• Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records
• Identifying unbilled work activity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed