Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Waco, USA at Burnett Specialists
Paralegal
Our client, in Waco, Texas, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in civil litigation matters across Texas in both state and federal courts. 100% in office in Waco, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level litigation support from case intake through trial and post-judgment
- Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Manage written discovery, including Requests for Disclosure, Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission
- Coordinate and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Handle Texas e-filing (eFileTexas) and ensure compliance with court deadlines and local rules
- Maintain litigation calendars, docket control, and statutory deadlines
- Assist with designation, discovery deadlines, and pretrial disclosures
- Organize and manage large-scale document productions and exhibits
- Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness lists; provide courtroom support as needed
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and experts
Qualifications
- 3 to 5+ years of Texas litigation paralegal experience
- Preference background in civil litigation, including Personal Injury and Probate/Will Contests, but open to other practice areas
- Experience supporting both plaintiff and defense matters
- In-depth knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and discovery practices
- Familiarity with Texas state courts and federal court procedures
- Excellent organizational, drafting, and communication skills
- Seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage cases from pre-suit through trial with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently
- Trial preparation and in-court support experience
- Experience with legal case management and document management systems
- Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred, but not required
CSDAL
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Burnett Specialists
Location: Waco, USA
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