Senior Litigation Paralegal

Ashford Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide critical support to the SVP, Head of Litigation & Employment, in managing employment and general litigation matters across the organization. This role will be responsible for case management, discovery coordination, agency responses, legal research, and day-to-day litigation administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certification preferred.
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably with employment law exposure.
Experience working with outside counsel and managing multiple active matters simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures and administrative agency processes.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency with litigation databases and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

Support overall case management, including maintaining workflows, task lists, status updates, timelines, and case organization.
Update and maintain the litigation database and tracking systems.
Manage day-to-day calendaring of legal deadlines, hearings, filings, and related activities.
Administer and manage legal holds across the organization.
Support projects aimed at improving legal policies, processes, and documentation practices.
Draft and review legal documents prior to filing by outside counsel.
Prepare federal, state, and local agency responsive statements.
Assist in preparing documents and exhibits for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
Respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.
Facilitate discovery responses, including gathering documents and information from internal departments and business partners.
Coordinate with witnesses and schedule and attend witness interviews.
Assist in preparing witnesses for depositions and other legal proceedings.
Investigate complaints filed with administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters and internal inquiries.
Respond to and facilitate responses to general legal questions from field leadership and internal stakeholders.
Serve as a liaison with outside and opposing counsel.
Support legal billing processes, including invoice review and tracking against approved budgets.
Assist in tracking litigation spend and maintaining reporting metrics.