Litigation Paralegal

Nalsamarillotexas; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and ancillary healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Participation in our paralegal bonus program

Job summary

Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC in Amarillo, Texas is seeking an experienced civil litigation paralegal to support our litigation team. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, along with a collaborative attitude.

The successful candidate will handle various responsibilities including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing trial schedules. Benefits include healthcare, PTO, and participation in a bonus program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years civil litigation paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial drafts of written discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• E‑Filing in federal, state and appellate courts.
• Conduct legal research using Lexis and social media platforms.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Detail oriented

Experience with CaseMap Suite

Education

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Job description

Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC, a distinguished, experienced and respected full‑service law firm in Amarillo, Austin, Dalhart and Victoria Texas, seeks an experienced and qualified civil litigation paralegal to provide support to our Amarillo litigation team and clients. This position supports the delivery of quality legal services to our clients by providing litigation paralegal services to our attorneys, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team‑oriented environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Detail oriented
• Minimum 5 years civil litigation paralegal experience
• Paralegal certification (preferred)
• Experience with CaseMap Suite and/or other database and trial presentation software (preferred)

Professional Expectations

• Maintain an exceptional client-service attitude and professional demeanor
• Show initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and willingness to adapt to change
• Take ownership and get the job done without direct supervision
• Maintain a positive "can do" attitude when dealing with attorneys and co-workers
• Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality

Benefits

• Healthcare and ancillary healthcare benefits
• PTO
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Paid holidays
• Participation in our paralegal bonus program

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial drafts of written discovery, pleadings, and motions
• Prepare table of contents and table of authorities for briefings
• E‑Filing in federal, state and appellate courts
• Preparation of case, deposition, hearing, and trial notebooks and exhibits
• Perform legal research using Lexis and social media platforms
• Schedule mediations, depositions, schedule court reporters/videographers, Zoom, and conference calls, etc.
• Draft, prepare and send discovery to all parties per the attorney's direction
• Maintain trial calendaring schedules and deadlines
• Filing and maintenance of paper and electronic files
• Prepare documents for production including organizing and Bates numbering