Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH in Austin, Texas seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its busy team on a temp-to-hire basis. You will manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, draft pleadings and discovery, coordinate production, and support depositions and hearings.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience, strong court procedures knowledge, and proficiency with legal technology. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Experience handling discovery and document production.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice.
• Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage business and corporate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Coordinate document production and discovery, including ESI review and organization.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• E-file and e-serve documents in state and federal courts.
• Maintain organized case files and litigation databases.
• Support attorneys with administrative and case management responsibilities

Skills

Litigation experience

Court procedures

Discovery handling

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Legal tech proficiency

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

E-filing systems

Document management

Case management software

Job description

URGENT TEMP-TO-HIRE OPPORTUNITY

Litigation Paralegal | Austin, TX

$35-$45/hour DOE | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Need

Actively interviewing and hiring immediately!

A respected law firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its busy litigation team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal looking to make an immediate impact while exploring a long-term career opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage business and corporate litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and legal documents
• Coordinate document production and discovery, including ESI review and organization
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain attorney calendars
• E-file and e-serve documents in state and federal courts
• Maintain organized case files and litigation databases
• Support attorneys with administrative and case management responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Experience handling discovery and document production
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice
• Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

Competitive pay: $35-$45/hour DOE

Temp-to-hire with long-term potential

Immediate start available

Work on sophisticated business and corporate litigation matters

Collaborative team and supportive attorneys

Austin-based opportunity with career growth potential

Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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