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Posted August 17, 2026

Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Assistant

Carpenter & Schumacher, P.C.
Plano, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for an experienced litigation paralegal who is self-motivated, intelligent, team-oriented, goal driven, and is detail oriented.

The ideal candidate would undertake the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

· Draft correspondence to potential targets, attorneys, courts, third parties, etc.

· Maintain up-to-date understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure and ensure compliance with individual court standing orders and local rules

· Draft, edit, and e-file pleadings (State and Federal Court)

· Docketing daily trial schedules and deadlines

· Prepare initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery responses (State and Federal Court)

· Manual and electronic document reviews

· Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation and trial notebooks and exhibits

· Maintain attorney calendars

· Schedule mediations, depositions, court reporters/videographer, conference calls, etc.

· E-filing in multi-state and federal court jurisdictions

Experience & Qualifications

· The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years litigation/trial experience

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) required

· Proficient in ECF and Texas E-filing system

· Positive attitude, great interpersonal skills, committed to their work and pro-active

Benefits offered are: 401k plus company contribution, vacation/personal leave; covered parking.

Only qualified candidates with the requisite experience and holding a paralegal certificate will be considered for this position.

Please email resumes and salary requirements to [email protected]

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