Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote days (2/wk)

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting seeks a Litigation Paralegal for a well-established Texas law firm focusing on construction law and commercial litigation. You will provide comprehensive litigation support from inception through trial in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The role includes managing calendars, filings in state and federal courts, and assisting with depositions and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience with trial preparation and/or depositions preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Experience with litigation support and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
• Draft, prepare, edit, file pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, motions, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Organize, review, and summarize large volumes of records and discovery materials.
• Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials.
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct factual research and assist with case strategy and document analysis.
• Organize and maintain legal documents in the firm’s document management system.

Skills

Litigation support

Microsoft Office

Document management

Trial preparation

Court procedures

Tools

Litigation software

Job description

Well-established Texas law firm that focuses on construction law and commercial litigation is seeking a Litigation Paralegal. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated, high-profile matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Firm allows 2 remote days per week and a collegial culture where paralegals are valued as key members of the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts
• Draft, prepare, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, motions, petitions, and other legal documents
• Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
• Organize, review, and summarize large volumes of records and discovery materials
• Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Conduct factual research and assist with case strategy and document analysis
• Organize and maintain legal documents within the firm’s document management system
• Source and verify relevant case information

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements
• Prior involvement in trial preparation and/or depositions strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams) and other business technologies
• Experience with litigation support and document management software preferred
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams) and other business technologies