Business Litigation Paralegal (Austin)

Structure Law; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm seeks a business litigation paralegal in Austin, Texas to support multiple attorneys with various litigation tasks. Ideal candidates should have paralegal certification and at least two years of experience in litigation, coupled with knowledge of state and federal court rules. Responsibilities include managing court filings, drafting letters, coordinating depositions, and ensuring the needs of assigned cases are met. Strong writing and detail-oriented skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a litigation environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal court rules is essential.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills needed.
• Must multi-task with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with daily tasks related to litigation.
• Manage court filings and ensure compliance with rules.
• Assist in propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft letters and manage litigation calendaring.
• Coordinate depositions and communicate with clients.

Skills

Paralegal certification

2+ years in litigation environment

Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures

Excellent writing and proofreading skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Structure Law Group, LLP seeks a business litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in its California, Oregon, and Texas offices. Examples of daily tasks include staying on top of the needs of their assigned cases, court filings in California, Oregon, and/or Texas state and federal courts, assisting with propounding and responding to discovery, drafting letters, litigation calendaring, coordinating depositions, and otherwise providing support for several attorneys.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• 2+ years of experience in a litigation environment
• Knowledge of California state and federal court rules, calendaring, and filing procedures
• If located in Texas or Oregon, knowledge of their particular state's state and federal court rules, calendaring, and filing procedures
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word (including formatting documents for court filings, including creating tables of contents and authorities)
• Strong attention to detail while multi-tasking
• Willingness to communicate via phone to clients, court personnel, and vendors
• The ability to know when to follow instructions and when to question instructions

If interested in the position, please submit a resume.

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