Construction Litigation Paralegal - Downtown Austin Team

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parking stipend

Downtown Austin office space with gym

Job summary

Allensworth, a busy construction law firm in downtown Austin, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal in its downtown Austin office. You will manage complex, multiparty lawsuits, calendar deadlines, draft pleadings and discovery, prepare productions, file electronically, and support depositions and trials.

The role requires a B.A. or paralegal certificate and strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom, iManage, and

Qualifications

• B.A. and/or paralegal certificate.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Polished, professional demeanor; team player.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of complex, multiparty lawsuits for multiple attorneys, including management of documents and scheduling.
• Calendaring and monitoring litigation deadlines and assisting attorneys with management of same.
• Prepare first draft shell pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, motions, and orders.
• Prepare documents for production (privilege review and Bates labeling).
• Edit, format, proofread and finalize various documents.
• Compose transmittals and correspondence to opposing counsel, court administrators, vendors, insurers, etc.
• Electronic filing of court documents.
• Prepare and provide support for depositions, hearings, trial, and arbitration.
• Maintain client and general files, service lists, and case information.
• Handle conflicts checks, client engagement letters, calendaring, travel, opening/closing files.

Skills

Paralegal certificate

Litigation experience

Writing

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

B.A.

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe

Teams/Zoom

iManage

Time-keeping system

Job description

Allensworth, a busy construction law firm in downtown Austin, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal in its downtown Austin office. You will manage complex, multiparty lawsuits, calendar deadlines, draft pleadings and discovery, prepare productions, file electronically, and support depositions and trials.

The role requires a B.A. or paralegal certificate and strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom, iManage, and