Civil Litigation Paralegal - FTW

Civil Litigation Paralegal
? Fort Worth, TX
? $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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