Litigation Paralegal

Reeves & Brightwell LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeves & Brightwell LLP in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation, including investigation, discovery, trial preparation, and appellate matters.

You will assist with trial preparation, manage document systems, and draft pleadings and routine correspondence, while coordinating with witnesses and handling FOIA inquiries as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Civil Rules of Procedure (state and federal).
• Advanced knowledge of the litigation process, E-Discovery, and review platforms.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with 3+ years in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in trial prep, discovery, and appeals.
• Organize documents and exhibits for trials and depositions.
• Manage document databases and filing systems.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices, and routine correspondence.
• Interface with witnesses and conduct investigations including FOIA.
• Ensure compliance with local court rules and deadlines.
• Overtime as needed.

Skills

Civil procedure knowledge

E-Discovery tools

Filing systems

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification or bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic court filing systems

Document management systems

Job description

Company Description

Reeves & Brightwell LLP is an Austin-based litigation firm focused on high-stakes commercial disputes, particularly in the high-tech sector. Founded by experienced “big firm” litigators, including former partners from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., the firm’s team includes former judicial clerks to the Texas Supreme Court, federal district courts, and U.S. Courts of Appeals, as well as leaders in local and national bar associations and law reviews. The firm represents a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to individuals and start-ups, offering pragmatic and cost-effective legal solutions. While many clients are Austin-focused, Reeves & Brightwell maintains a national practice and litigates in federal and state courts across the country. The firm combines high-quality legal analysis and strategy with the agility of a smaller practice, delivering dedicated advocacy in complex commercial and appellate matters.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Paralegal role based in Austin, TX. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of complex commercial litigation, including investigation, discovery, trial preparation, and appellate matters.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Assists attorneys in preparation for trials, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and meetings, including electronic presentation of documentary evidence and demonstrative aids in court, video deposition excerpts, and other matters using presentation software. You may also be required to attend trial with the attorneys
• Maintains, organizes, and manages document databases;
• Prepares and organizes exhibits and exhibit lists for trials, arbitrations, and depositions;
• Reviews/analyzes case-related documents and records for responsiveness and privilege;
• Manages document collection, including communication with and assistance to clients in document preservation and collection;
• Manages electronic and paper filing systems;
• Prepares and organizes production and privilege logs;
• Drafts pleadings, disclosures, discovery, motions, notices, status reports, and routine correspondence;
• Interface with fact and expert witnesses;
• Conduct investigations including social media searches and FOIA requests;
• Familiarity with local court rules;
• Understand procedural pitfalls and ensure the proper deadlines are calculated;
• Anticipate next steps to move cases forward;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Civil Rules of Procedure (state and federal);
• Advanced knowledge of the litigation process, E-Discovery, litigation technology and review platforms;
• Working knowledge of electronic court filing systems (state and federal);
• Ability to efficiently operate standard office equipment, e.g., computers, copy machines, phones, etc.;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Familiarity with document management systems;
• Works well under pressure;
• Team oriented;
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks of importance, is detail-oriented, has excellent organizational skills, and a high standard for work product;
• Must possess personal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and county, state, and federal personnel in person, by telephone, email or other communication, in order to provide information in a courteous and professional manner;
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain information of a confidential nature;
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Ability to work overtime, as needed;
• Ability to turn constructive feedback into best practices for future use;
• Preferred bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with 3+ years of recent experience working as a litigation paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.