Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location: Houston Galleria Area
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000+ DOE, plus bonus opportunity

A well-established and highly respected Houston law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This is a newly created position designed to support a group of 3-5 attorneys handling complex business litigation matters.

The firm offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued, supported, and treated with respect. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal who enjoys taking ownership of cases, working directly with attorneys, and serving as a key contributor throughout the entire litigation process.

The practice that this paralegal supports currently manages approximately 35-45 active matters and is seeking a highly organized professional who can thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of commercial and business litigation matters in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and case schedules
• Calculate, monitor, and communicate critical filing and litigation deadlines
• Prepare, file, and electronically submit court documents in state and federal courts
• Draft and prepare litigation documents including discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, affidavits, privilege logs, and document production logs
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events
• Communicate with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, court reporters, and outside vendors
• Assist with document collection, organization, review, and production
• Utilize e-discovery platforms and litigation support tools to manage large document productions
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, deposition designations, and other pre-trial materials
• Create tables of contents, tables of authorities, and assist with brief preparation
• Bates label, redact, organize, and maintain litigation documents
• Coordinate service of process and track litigation-related assignments and deadlines
• Prepare demonstrative exhibits and trial presentation materials
• Assist attorneys during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including courtroom logistics and exhibit management
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure confidential information is handled appropriately

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9+ years of paralegal experience with a strong concentration in commercial, business, or complex civil litigation
• Extensive experience in both Texas state and federal court procedures
• Strong knowledge of litigation timelines, docketing, e-filing, and deadline management
• Experience with e-discovery and document review platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, Everlaw, or similar systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000+, depending on experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Free parking

This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced litigation paralegal seeking a long-term position with a stable, collegial law firm that values its employees and provides meaningful involvement in sophisticated business litigation matters.