Litigation Paralegal

The Oneil Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oneil Search Group in Austin, TX is seeking a paralegal or legal assistant to support the Business Litigation team. You will report to the Director of Administration and help coordinate case work on several matters.

Under supervision, you will assist with discovery, document reviews, deposition prep, and productions, using Relativity and other litigation tools while maintaining client confidentiality and professional collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the litigation process and discovery workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Understand the litigation process from discovery through trial and manage case facets.
• Assist with electronic document productions and review for responsiveness and privilege.
• Manage documents, exhibits, and spreadsheets for trials and arbitrations.
• Use litigation software such as Relativity and coordinate with attorneys and staff.
• Support deposition, witness interviews, and hearing preparation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client matters at all times.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, this position performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys on the Business Litigation team. This position will report directly to the Director of Administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Assist with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness; identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context.
• Managing documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets in court trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Utilize litigation applications/software, such as Relativity.
• Strong multitasking skills working on multiple matters at the same time with several different lawyers and other staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys and other paralegals and assistants, sharing information, goals, and opportunities accordingly.
• Interact with clients as necessary to gather necessary documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist in deposition/interview/hearing preparation, document review, productions, and case preparation at/for trial/arbitration as needed.
• Observe confidentiality of client matters at all times.
• General support of attorneys and other business professionals across all offices and practice groups as business needs arise.