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Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Posted 28 days ago

OfficeDallas, TX60k - 87k USD
At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently — with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact.
### Responsibilities
  • Support 2 partners and 3 attorneys with Paralegal needs for commercial litigation docket with matters such as: contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, breach of contract, trade secrets, etc.
  • Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation
  • Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters
  • Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery
  • Prepare materials and documents for hearings
  • Assist with management of a diverse caseload, including large complex matters and smaller day-to-day disputes
  • Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses, including requests for production, interrogatories, subpoenas, and motions to compel
  • Review, organize, summarize, and circulate discovery materials to attorneys and litigation teams
  • Manage document collections and document organization for complex matters involving multiple business entities and high-volume records
  • Track litigation deadlines, disclosure requirements, court filings, and calendaring obligations to ensure matters progress efficiently
  • Coordinate filings in state and federal courts
  • Assist with arbitration proceedings and evidentiary preparation
  • Support attorneys with temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunction hearings, and expedited litigation matters
  • Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
  • Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, trial binders, and courtroom logistics
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, vendors, and court personnel as needed
  • Proactively identify case needs, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep matters moving forward
  • ### Experience
  • High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required
  • Experience in both state and federal court litigation
  • Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, and case management
  • Experience supporting trial preparation preferred
  • Familiarity with TROs, injunctions, or expedited proceedings
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
  • Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution
  • Comfortable billing 140 hours/month
  • Overtime may be required as needed, though not frequently
  • ### Benefits
  • Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm
  • 10 company holidays + 4 early release days
  • 16 PTO days
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
  • 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution
  • Discretionary year end bonus
  • Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)
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    Location
    Dallas, TX
    Salary
    60k - 87k USD
    per year

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