Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Austin TX 78702
Salary/Payrate: $85-95K
Work Environment: On-Site
Term: Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: NO
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
Our client is looking for an outstanding Litigation Paralegal to join their Firm in Austin. This is a 100% onsite opportunity. Primarily focusing on general business litigation matters.
Responsibilities
Case Management & Research
- Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
- Conduct legal research and assist with compiling, reviewing, and summarizing case materials, including discovery responses, deposition transcripts, and other relevant documents.
- Maintain and organize case files, calendars, deadlines, and dockets to ensure timely completion of assignments and compliance with court requirements.
- Assist with tracking case developments, upcoming deadlines, and litigation-related tasks.
Document & Evidence Management
- Draft, proofread, format, and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Prepare and electronically file documents in Texas state and federal courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, including exhibits, correspondence, and discovery materials.
- Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production during discovery.
- Utilize litigation support and e-discovery platforms, including Everlaw, to manage case documents and discovery materials.
Trial Preparation & Support
- Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation, including coordinating schedules, preparing exhibits, and organizing supporting materials.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed.
- Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and other trial-related documentation.
- Provide logistical and administrative support throughout the trial preparation process.
- Provide onsite trial support and travel as needed.
Requirements
- 2–6 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
- Paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines.
- Experience preparing legal documents, assisting with discovery, and supporting litigation matters.
- Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and litigation case management processes.
- Experience with e-discovery platforms, preferably Everlaw, or the ability to quickly learn new litigation support technology.
- Exposure to trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial notebooks, and supporting documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with a willingness to learn and leverage new technology.
- Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive, efficient, and supportive work environment.