Job Title: Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $31 – $36 / hour
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch; 100% onsite
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company:
Addison Group is hiring for our client, an established law firm in Fort Worth with a focus on civil litigation. The organization is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a busy legal team and assist with a growing caseload.
Job Description:
The Paralegal will provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys, assisting with legal research, document preparation, court filings, case organization, and deadline management. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil litigation background and be comfortable managing multiple active matters in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research statutes, case law, court procedures, and other legal resources relevant to active matters.
- Draft, revise, and proofread motions, briefs, pleadings, writs, and other legal documents.
- Review transcripts, court records, and case materials to identify important information and potential issues.
- Prepare and coordinate filings with state, county, and federal courts while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Review documents for accurate citations, formatting, and compliance with applicable court requirements.
- Maintain case calendars, track important deadlines, and keep files organized throughout the litigation process.
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and researching supporting case law.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support across multiple cases.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
- Background in civil litigation, litigation defense, personal injury, or a related practice area.
- Experience managing multiple cases and competing deadlines.
- Strong legal research and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with legal research or case management software.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys.
- Criminal, family law, estate, or primarily corporate/in-house paralegal experience will not meet the requirements for this position.
Additional Details:
- Business professional dress environment.
- Opportunity for permanent employment following the contract period based on performance and business needs.
Perks:
- Employer-paid portion of comprehensive health insurance, with approximately 90% of premiums covered.
- 401(k) with employer contributions after one year.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- PTO increases with tenure.
- Garage parking available.
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity upon conversion.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
