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Cogent Talent Solutions

Paralegal - Litigation

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,165 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The 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 1. Litigation Support Execution Accountable for accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation support tasks.
This includes:
Drafting standard pleadings, discovery shells, and correspondence Preparing filing packages for court submission Organizing exhibits and supporting documentation Assisting in preparation of motions and case materials Formatting and proofreading legal documents 2. Deadline & Calendar Control Accountable for maintaining accurate tracking and execution of litigation deadlines.
This includes:
Maintaining case calendars and deadline tracking Monitoring court dates, filings, and response deadlines Confirming completion of scheduled tasks Escalating risks prior to deadline failure 3. File & Document Control Accountable for maintaining organized, complete, and audit-ready case files.
This includes:
Managing digital and physical case files Ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored Maintaining version control Updating case records in PracticePanther 4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination Accountable for supporting structured discovery and document management.
This includes:
Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses Managing document production and indexing Reviewing materials for completeness Coordinating evidence collection 5. Billing & Time Capture Support Accountable for supporting accurate billing through proper task execution and documentation.
This includes:
Recording task activity within case systems Supporting attorneys with documentation needed for billing Ensuring all completed work is reflected in case records Identifying unbilled work activity Qualifications 3+ years litigation paralegal experience Strong understanding of civil litigation process Experience with: Discovery management Court filings and deadlines Trial preparation $75,000 - $95,000 a year We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.