Paralegal - Litigation
Cogent Talent Solutions
Apply to this jobThe 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.
Core Accountabilities
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Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence
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Preparing filing packages for court submission
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Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
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Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials
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Formatting and proofreading legal documents
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Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking
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Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines
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Confirming completion of scheduled tasks
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Escalating risks prior to deadline failure
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Managing digital and physical case files
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Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored
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Maintaining version control
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Updating case records in PracticePanther
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Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses
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Managing document production and indexing
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Reviewing materials for completeness
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Coordinating evidence collection
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Recording task activity within case systems
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Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing
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Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records
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Identifying unbilled work activity
1. Litigation Support Execution
Accountable for accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation support tasks.
This includes:
2. Deadline & Calendar Control
Accountable for maintaining accurate tracking and execution of litigation deadlines.
This includes:
3. File & Document Control
Accountable for maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready case files.
This includes:
4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination
Accountable for supporting structured discovery and document management.
This includes:
5. Billing & Time Capture Support
Accountable for supporting accurate billing through proper task execution and documentation.
This includes:
Qualifications
- 3+ years litigation paralegal experience
- Strong understanding of civil litigation process
Experience with: - Discovery management
- Court filings and deadlines
- Trial preparation
Compensation (from employer):
75000–95000 USD per year
Summary
Support litigation tasks, manage documents, deadlines, discovery, and billing for attorneys.
Job title
Paralegal - Litigation
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
legal
Location requirements
Denton, TX; no remote work specified
Salary
$75k–$95k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Denton, TX, USA