Litigation Paralegal

King & Spalding LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Profit sharing plan

Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP is seeking an experienced Business Litigation Paralegal for the Austin office. This role supports attorneys in the Business Litigation team, managing facets of cases from discovery through trial, assisting with document productions, and preparing for trials and arbitrations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of paralegal experience, and proficiency in litigation applications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Familiarity with the litigation process including case management and e-filing.
• Experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Assist with electronic document productions and document reviews.
• Interact with clients to gather necessary documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join the Austin office. Under general supervision and according to 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.


• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Familiarity with the litigation process (i.e. case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking).


• Extensive experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.


• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.


• Must be a flexible, proactive, self-starter, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and timelines; ability to work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.


• Attention to details with strong follow up and follow through.


• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and related computer skills.


• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.


• The ability to work overtime, including on some weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.

Benefits

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.