Civil Litigation Paralegal

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 78,000 - 88,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Baker Law Group in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal for a full-time hybrid role. The position requires approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience and ownership of case organization, deadlines, discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

You will work closely with attorneys handling a varied civil litigation caseload, supporting efficient case progression from initial filing through resolution. Hybrid schedule with in-office and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
Experience with Texas courts and filing procedures.
Experience drafting, discovery, subpoenas, exhibits, and other litigation documents.
Strong calendaring and deadline-management skills.
Excellent drafting, proofreading, editing and document-formatting abilities.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys handling a broad range of Texas civil litigation matters
Organize and maintain electronic case files from opening through resolution
Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, and other legal documents
Manage e-filing in Texas state and federal courts
Calendar hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, trial dates, and other case milestones
Monitor court notices, scheduling orders, and case developments
Assist with drafting correspondence, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, chronologies, and case summaries
Coordinate written discovery, document production, and collection of client records
Review and organize contracts, financial records, communications, photographs, and other evidence
Prepare deposition summaries and organize deposition exhibits
Assist with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
Create exhibit lists, witness files, trial notebooks, and electronic hearing materials
Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, witnesses, and other outside parties
Communicate with clients regarding documents, deadlines, scheduling, and case-related needs
Help attorneys identify missing information, upcoming deadlines, and matters requiring attention
Assist with factual investigation and background research
Enter time accurately and promptly in accordance with firm billing procedures
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership
Provide in-office support for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation when needed

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Calendaring

Deadline management

Drafting & editing

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

e-filing systems

Timekeeping systems

Cloud-based systems

Legal practice-management

Job description

Base Pay $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 / Year
Employee Type Non Exempt FT

Description

Location: Austin, Texas
Schedule: Hybrid — a combination of in-office work and remote flexibility
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $78,000–$88,000, depending on experience
Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based bonus in addition to base salary
Firm: Baker Law Group

About the Role

Baker Law Group is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our growing Texas legal team in Austin.

This is a full-time, hybrid position for a paralegal with approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to take meaningful ownership of case organization, deadlines, discovery, filings, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys handling a varied civil litigation caseload and will play an important role in helping matters move efficiently from initial filing through resolution.

We are looking for someone who is organized, responsive, comfortable working independently, and capable of anticipating what attorneys and clients will need next. This is a strong opportunity for a litigation paralegal who wants substantive involvement in cases, direct collaboration with attorneys, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities may include:

Support attorneys handling a broad range of Texas civil litigation matters
Organize and maintain electronic case files from opening through resolution
Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, and other legal documents
Manage e-filing in Texas state and federal courts
Calendar hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, trial dates, and other case milestones
Monitor court notices, scheduling orders, and case developments
Assist with drafting correspondence, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, chronologies, and case summaries
Coordinate written discovery, document production, and collection of client records
Review and organize contracts, financial records, communications, photographs, and other evidence
Prepare deposition summaries and organize deposition exhibits
Assist with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
Create exhibit lists, witness files, trial notebooks, and electronic hearing materials
Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, witnesses, and other outside parties
Communicate with clients regarding documents, deadlines, scheduling, and case-related needs
Help attorneys identify missing information, upcoming deadlines, and matters requiring attention
Assist with factual investigation and background research
Enter time accurately and promptly in accordance with firm billing procedures
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership
Provide in-office support for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation when needed

What We’re Looking For

Strong candidates will have:

Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience
Experience working with Texas courts and filing procedures
Knowledge of Texas civil litigation processes and deadlines
Experience preparing pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, exhibits, and other litigation documents
Strong calendaring and deadline-management skills
Experience assisting with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
Excellent drafting, proofreading, editing, and document-formatting abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage several active matters and competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
The ability to identify problems and eliminate them before they affect a case
Comfort communicating directly with clients and outside parties
The ability to work independently without losing connection with the team
A professional, collaborative, and low-ego working style
Comfort using modern legal technology and cloud-based systems

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

Experience with both Texas state and federal courts
Experience supporting attorneys through trial
Familiarity with commercial, real estate, construction, or business litigation
Experience reviewing large document productions
Experience preparing deposition and trial summaries
Familiarity with legal practice-management, document-management, e-filing, and timekeeping systems
Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously

Work Arrangement

This position is based in Austin, Texas and follows a hybrid schedule, with a combination of in-office work and remote flexibility.

Regular office attendance will be required for collaboration, case preparation, document organization, meetings, and other in-person needs. The successful candidate must also remain responsive, organized, and fully engaged while working remotely.

Compensation and Benefits

Baker Law Group offers:

Base salary of $78,000–$88,000 , depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional growth opportunities

Why Join Baker Law Group?

Baker Law Group is expanding its Texas presence and offers paralegals the opportunity to perform meaningful, substantive work as part of a growing legal team.

In this role, you will receive: