Construction Litigation Paralegal

Addison Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work after 90 days

22 days PTO

Employer-paid health insurance

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal in Austin, TX to support experienced attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice, with focus on Commercial Litigation and exposure to Personal Injury matters. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years as a paralegal, 5+ years in construction litigation, and strong knowledge of Texas procedures; Filevine and MS Office skills recommended.

Direct hire, in-office with hybrid flexibility after about 90 days; salary $80,000–$90,000 with an

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of paralegal experience required.
• 5+ years of Construction Litigation experience required.
• Personal Injury experience or exposure preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation from inception through trial.
• Strong knowledge of Texas court procedures and filings.
• Experience with discovery, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and case management.
• Experience with Filevine or similar case management software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Paralegal certificate or legal education preferred.
• Hybrid flexibility after approximately 90 days.
• Generous PTO package (22 days annually).

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and docket schedules.
• Prepare materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Organize, review, and summarize discovery materials and case documents.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain case files and documentation using Filevine.
• Track attorney time and case information using LMS.
• Assist with trial preparation and overall case management.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Texas court procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Filevine

LMS

Job description

Job Title: Construction Litigation Paralegal

Location: Austin, TX

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000–$90,000 annually + annual bonus

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM; In-office five days per week initially with hybrid flexibility available after approximately 90 days.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Employee-only medical and dental insurance are 100% employer paid. Vision insurance available.

About The Company

Our client is a well-established law firm in Austin seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their growing team. This newly created position will support experienced attorneys within the firm's litigation practice, with a primary focus on Commercial Litigation and additional exposure to Personal Injury matters.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can independently manage priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and provide high-level litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial. This role requires strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and docket schedules.
• Prepare materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Organize, review, and summarize discovery materials and case documents.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain case files and documentation using Filevine.
• Track attorney time and case information using LMS.
• Assist with trial preparation and overall case management.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of paralegal experience required.
• 5+ years of Construction Litigation experience required.
• Personal Injury experience or exposure preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation from inception through trial.
• Strong knowledge of Texas court procedures and filings.
• Experience with discovery, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and case management.
• Experience with Filevine or similar case management software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Paralegal certificate or legal education preferred.
• Newly created position with long-term growth potential.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys.
• Exposure to multiple litigation practice areas.
• Collaborative legal team environment.
• Hybrid flexibility after approximately 90 days.
• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus opportunity.
• Generous PTO package (22 days annually).