Litigation Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Fort Worth, TX
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Litigation Paralegal

    Fort Worth, TX | Onsite

    Are you a seasoned litigation paralegal looking for a firm where your experience is valued, your contributions matter, and your career can thrive for years to come?

    A highly respected Fort Worth law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support insurance defense and complex commercial litigation matters. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, relationship-driven firm known for exceptional employee retention, sophisticated work, and a team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.

    What You'll Do

    • Support 6+ attorneys across defense litigation matters

    • Manage a docket of approximately 30-50 active cases

    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other legal documents

    • Coordinate hearings, depositions, court filings, and litigation deadlines

    • Conduct legal research and case investigations

    • Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel

    • Prepare exhibits, deposition summaries, and trial materials

    • Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation

    What We're Looking For

    • Prior litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting

    • Defense-side litigation experience required

    • Background in insurance defense, commercial litigation, business litigation, or related defense practice areas

    • Trial preparation experience strongly preferred

    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

    • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

    • Stable work history with a desire for a long-term career home

    Why This Firm?

    • Long-tenured team with an outstanding reputation for retention

    • Collaborative environment with minimal micromanagement

    • Private office and firm-issued laptop

    • Meaningful involvement in complex litigation matters

    • Regular firm events and a collegial culture

    • Clear opportunity to grow and become a key member of the team

    Compensation & Benefits

    • $70,000-$80,000+ base salary

    • Discretionary annual bonus

    • Holiday profitability bonus potential ($5,000-$10,000)

    • Paid parking

    • 401(k)

    • Comprehensive medical coverage with significant employer contribution

    • 37.5-hour standard workweek

    • Overtime eligibility after 40 hours

    Ready for Your Next Long-Term Opportunity?

    If you're an experienced defense litigation paralegal seeking a firm that invests in its people, offers challenging and rewarding work, and provides the stability to build a lasting career, we want to hear from you.

    Apply today or contact Courtney Keeter for a confidential conversation. Exceptional candidates with strong defense litigation experience are encouraged to apply, even if their compensation requirements exceed the posted range.

    Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

    Search managed by: Courtney Keeter

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Worth, TX

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Court Depositionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Laptop PCunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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