Austin Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Research Pro

Trustpoint.One; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national litigation boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Austin office. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of civil litigation experience and will assist a trial team throughout all phases of the litigation process, including legal research, document filing, and trial preparation. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and career development. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with computer proficiency, particularly with legal databases.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil litigation experience is required.
• Ability to assist during all phases of the litigation process.
• Experience with legal research, document filing, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings and motions, filing them via e-filing.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, and evidence.
• Aid attorneys with discovery requests.
• Prepare for hearings, mediation, and trial.

Skills

Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal

Knowledge of motions, discovery, and court rules

Highly organized with multitasking ability

Strong writing and communication skills

Computer and database expertise (Lexis, e-filing, PACER)

Job description

A growing national litigation boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Austin office. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of civil litigation experience and will assist a trial team throughout all phases of the litigation process, including legal research, document filing, and trial preparation. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and career development. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with computer proficiency, particularly with legal databases.