Paralegal Litigation
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Job Summary
The Paralegal Litigationis responsible forthe structured execution of litigation support functions to ensure case progressioncompliance with deadlines and billing support within established legal and operational frameworks.
This role directlyimpactsattorney productivity case throughput and revenue realization through disciplined execution of support tasks document control and workflow coordination.
Core Accountabilities
1. Litigation Support Execution
Accountable foraccurateandtimelyexecution 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
Assistingin preparation of motions and case materials
Formattingand proofreading legal documents
2. Deadline & Calendar Control
Accountable formaintainingaccuratetracking 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 formaintainingorganized 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 inPracticePanther
4. Discovery & Evidence Coordination
Accountable forsupporting 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 supportingaccuratebilling 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
Identifyingunbilled work activity
Qualifications
- 3 years litigation paralegal experience
- Strong understanding of civil litigation process
Experience with: - Discovery management
- Court filings and deadlines
- Trial preparation
Key Skills
About Company
Cogent Analytics is a business consulting firm, which provides powerful solutions to the American small business owner.