Trial Paralegal
Administrative Support
Administrative Support
Dallas, Texas
Direct Hire
Aug 27, 2026
Consilio's direct hire recruiting team is working with a highly regarded regional firm that is seeking to hire a Trial Paralegal to join their Dallas, TX office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation/Trial Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and courtroom support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and has hands-on experience supporting trials from inception through verdict. Responsibilities include:
About You:
What the Firm Offers:
ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation/Trial Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and courtroom support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure, and has hands-on experience supporting trials from inception through verdict. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling appointments and meetings for attorneys
- Managing and maintaining calendar for deadlines; ensuring important dates are recorded on the master calendar
- Managing and assisting attorneys with document production; preparing and reviewing case files
- Assisting attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
- Preparing, organizing, and managing trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness files
- Coordinating and preparing subpoenas, trial witnesses, and expert witnesses
- Drafting and filing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial-related documents
- Managing and reviewing discovery, including document production and exhibit lists
- Coordinating logistics for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Maintaining case calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules
- Conducting legal and factual research as needed
- Providing in-court support during trial, including exhibit management and technology support
- Proofreading prepared materials to ensure documents are free from typographical and grammatical errors and formatted according to Firm standards.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
About You:
- Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification
- 10+ years of heavy litigation experience is required
- Strong understanding of litigation & mass tort terms
- Case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to manage and meet competing deadlines and priorities
- Superior organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Deadline and detail oriented
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills; must be able to maintain a high case volume
- Multi-state federal litigation is a plus
What the Firm Offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability, and life/AD&D
- Matching 401k, up to 6% match
- Collaborative and diverse work environment
- Compensation based on experience
ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.