Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Jobot, a well-established Texas-based litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its growing team. The role focuses on insurance defense matters and requires strong case management, organization, and communication skills.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or degree, and proficiency with MS Office and legal practice management tools.

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience; insurance defense preferred
• Paralegal certificate or degree strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (e.g., TrialDirector, CaseMap, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Texas state and federal court rules and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive work ethic

Responsabilidades

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document production and medical record summaries
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and support
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Monitor deadlines and maintain docketing systems

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Formação

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal degree

Ferramentas

TrialDirector

CaseMap

Descrição da vaga

Job Details

Hosted by: Jeana Patel

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

Based in Texas, we are a well established litigation firm seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support our growing team! The award winning firm offers a great work environment and a strong compensation and benefits package!

Why join us

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision insurance; PTO and paid holidays, 401(k)

Job Details

We are a well-established law firm with four offices across Texas, known for our deep expertise in litigation, our collaborative culture, and our long-standing client relationships. Our Insurance Defense Practice is growing, and we are seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, and auto claims. This is a hands-on role requiring strong case management, organization, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document production and medical record summaries
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and support
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Monitor deadlines and maintain docketing systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience; insurance defense preferred
• Paralegal certificate or degree strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (e.g., TrialDirector, CaseMap, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Texas state and federal court rules and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive work ethic

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.