Litigation Paralegal

Australia-Employment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our growing Insurance Defense team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of paralegal experience handling litigation from inception through trial, with strong case management and communication skills.

The role requires hands-on work with pleadings, discovery, deposition summaries, and trial prep, plus organizing case files and maintaining docketing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience; insurance defense preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal software (TrialDirector/CaseMap).

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document production and medical record summaries
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and support
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Monitor deadlines and maintain docketing systems

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

TrialDirector

CaseMap

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

$70000 - $95000 per year | Austin, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Based in Texas, we are a well established litigation firm seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support our growing team! The award winning firm offers a great work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package!

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision insurance; PTO and paid holidays, 401(k)

Job Details

We are a well-established law firm with four offices across Texas, known for our deep expertise in litigation, our collaborative culture, and our long-standing client relationships. Our Insurance Defense Practice is growing, and we are seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, and auto claims. This is a hands-on role requiring strong case management, organization, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document production and medical record summaries
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and support
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Monitor deadlines and maintain docketing systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience; insurance defense preferred
• Paralegal certificate or degree strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (e.g., TrialDirector, CaseMap, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Texas state and federal court rules and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive work ethic

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