Civil Litigation Paralegal
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Fort Worth, TX
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$65,000 - $85,000 DOE
A respected, faith-based law firm in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced
Civil Litigation Paralegal to join its growing practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive, highly organized professional who enjoys managing complex litigation matters, working closely with attorneys, and providing outstanding client service. The firm represents individuals, churches, ministries, nonprofits, and businesses in a variety of litigation matters, including probate disputes, civil litigation, appellate matters, and organizational conflicts.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 DOE
- Medical Insurance (HMO)
- HSA available with firm contribution of up to $2,000 annually
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible work hours
- No formal billable-hour requirement
- Opportunity for long-term growth and professional development
About the Role
This position will serve as a trusted right hand to a busy litigation attorney and play a critical role in keeping matters organized, moving efficiently, and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing litigation matters from inception through trial.
Responsibilities
- Organize and manage litigation files
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
- Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses
- Create pleading shells and litigation templates
- Calendar deadlines and monitor case activity
- Handle state and federal court filings, primarily in state court
- Assist with trial and deposition preparation
- Manage document production and organization
- Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
- Perform citation checking and proofreading
- Communicate with clients regarding case status and updates
- Proactively track case progress and alert attorneys to upcoming deadlines and developments
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong civil litigation and discovery experience
- Experience managing cases from inception through trial
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong proofreading, grammar, and writing abilities
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Preferred
- Probate litigation experience
- Appellate experience
- State and federal e-filing experience
- Trial preparation experience
Firm Culture
This firm offers a collaborative environment rooted in strong Christian values and principles.
- Faith-based, Christian-centered culture
- Team begins each day with prayer
- Supportive and collaborative workplace
- Attorneys value initiative, professionalism, and accountability
- Flexible management style
- High level of autonomy and trust
- No micromanagement
Practice Areas
- Probate Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Discovery Practice
- Church & Ministry Litigation
- Nonprofit Litigation
- Business Organization Disputes
- Appellate Matters
- Estate Administration Litigation
Additional Information
- Fully in-office initially
- Potential for future hybrid flexibility
- Billable time is tracked, but there is no formal billable-hour requirement
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters involving churches, ministries, nonprofits, businesses, and complex probate disputes
If you are a litigation paralegal looking for meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful legal matters, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a growing Fort Worth litigation practice.
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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