Litigation Paralegal

Duane Morris LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k and Pension Plan

22 PTO days and 11 paid holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP seeks a paralegal to support the trial team across Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth, with a minimum of 5 years in complex litigation. The role emphasizes large case management, trial prep, document production, and discovery.

You will draft notices and summonses, handle document inspections, perform legal research, and interact with court personnel. The position follows a 4-day in-office, 1-day remote hybrid schedule, subject to change based on trial needs.

Qualifications

• Certification or associate degree in paralegal studies; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in a paralegal role.
• Experience with trial preparation and expert coordination.
• Familiarity with medical records and chronologies.
• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Relativity and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court.
• Update docketing and filing; maintain internal databases.
• Prepare witness materials for case preparation.
• Organize documents for attorney review and case prep.
• Prepare for depositions; manage discovery requests and service of process.
• Perform administrative duties; calendar hearings and deadlines.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and briefs.
• Assist with interrogatories and discovery requests; support trial teams.
• Track billable and non-billable time accurately.
• Coordinate with third parties and conduct online legal research.

Skills

Trial preparation

Complex litigation

Document production

Legal research

Interviews with experts

Timekeeping

Education

Certification or associate degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Relativity

Word

Legal databases

Job description

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Paralegal to support the trial team in all phases of litigation for the firm's Texas offices in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of complex litigation experience with an emphasis on large case management, trial preparation, document production, discovery and trial exhibits. The day-to-day duties includes drafting notices, summonses; administer and oversee document inspections at the request of counsel; research and analyze case law; Shepardize cases and cite check briefs; communicate with court personnel regarding the status of cases; electronically edit documents relating to litigation; proofread documents to be filed in court. Currently we work a 4 day in the office/ 1 day remote hybrid schedule. Please note this is subject to change and is based on the needs of the Trial practice group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court
• Update and maintain docketing and filing as well as internal databases
• Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation
• Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare for depositions, including the preparation of discovery requests; facilitate service of process and coordinating examinations before trial (EBT)
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Assist between trial teams and internal/external third parties; conducts investigations; engage in on-line legal research; develop pleadings; prepare motions and other pertinent legal documents/forms for review by assigned attorney; assist in discovery
• Accurately and consistently track and record all related billable and non-billable time;
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with experts, including preparing materials and trial preparation
• Familiarity with medical records and preparing related chronologies
• Previous experience attending trial(s)
• Investigative mind and strong factual research skills
• Working knowledge of legal database software
• Experience in preparing legal reports
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Relativity and Word

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in a paralegal role

Salary range-$90,000-$100,000/ annually

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Nate Maxwell at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator