Litigation Paralegal

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal for our Austin, TX office. The role requires 4–12 years of traditional paralegal experience, in-person trial support, and strong organizational skills. You will conduct legal research, manage complex case files, and assist with discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

You will use Relativity, Opus 2, and AI-based tools, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Bachelor’s preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

Qualifications

• 4–12 years' experience performing traditional litigation paralegal functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex documents and assist with case workflow coordination.
• Assist in all phases of discovery, including fact gathering and analysis of documents, productions, and depositions.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files for prompt access by team members.
• Coordinate court and agency filings, assemble motions and exhibits, and ensure proper service.
• Assist with trial preparation including notebooks, exhibits, witness schedules, and trial calendars.
• Track project status charts for matters and ensure deliverables.
• Conduct factual and some legal research to support attorney projects.
• Assist with document searches and analysis using platforms like Relativity and Opus2.
• Perform complex cite checking and proofreading of briefs.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties as approved by attorneys.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and project assistants.
• Record time daily and support other department activities as needed.
• Overtime and travel as required.

Skills

Litigation paralegal capabilities

Trial support

Legal research

Microsoft Office

PDF manipulation

Relativity/Opus2/AI tools

Written and verbal communication

Independence and teamwork

Overtime travel readiness

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Relativity

Opus 2

AI tools for legal work

Job description

It's more than what you do: it's how you do it. That’s why O'Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders.

Opportunity at O'Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It's a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.

With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, O'Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel.

So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at www.omm.com; learn more in our firm at-a-glance; and find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

O'Melveny has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal. This position can be based in any of our US offices. This application is for our Austin office.

The salary range in CA for this role is $85,000 - $135,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare complex document assist with case workflow coordination.
• Assist in all phases of discovery, including fact gathering and analysis of documents, document productions, and preparing for depositions and witness interviews.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files to ensure case documents are easily and promptly accessible to all team members.
• Support the coordination of court and agency filings, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensuring proper service.
• Assist with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Assist with the coordination, review, and maintenance of project status tracking charts for matters, including any tasks and deliverable requirements.
• Conduct factual and some legal research to support attorney projects.
• Assist with document searches, review, and analysis through various platforms, e.g., Relativity, Opus2.
• Perform complex cite checking.
• Proofread briefs and other legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other outside parties as requested or approved by attorneys.
• Provides guidance and facilitates work coordination for project assistants.
• Accurately records time worked on a daily basis.
• Assist with other department activities as needed and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• 4-12 years' experience performing traditional litigation paralegal functions.
• In-person trial support and experience is required.
• Proficient with computerized legal research and document retention databases for performing fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with manipulating pdf files in Adobe.
• Masters Relativity, Opus 2, AI, and other legal tools.
• Must have excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals.
• Experience providing guidance to junior paralegals and project assistants.
• The ability to work overtime and travel as needed is also required.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.