Litigation Paralegal

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A law firm in Austin is seeking an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience and the ability to manage complex case files and deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing documents for trial preparation, drafting legal correspondence, and communicating effectively with clients and attorneys. This full-time role offers benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k). Annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $500,000.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ law firm litigation paralegal experience.
Experience with State court and Federal litigation.
Positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review and summarize case documents for trial preparation.
Draft routine notices, affidavits, and correspondence.
Communicate with clients and attorneys to obtain or provide information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Judgment and decision making

Interpersonal communication

Ability to handle pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Thompson Coe is looking for an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join our Austin office. This is a great opportunity for a proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a very large and fast-paced insurance coverage and litigation docket. The qualified candidate will utilize a high level of job expertise to complete paralegal tasks under the supervision of case attorneys. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and decision making. Experience organizing and managing complex files and discovery is required. Ability to work in a cooperative and positive manner with all coworkers, clients, attorneys and non-attorney staff and observe confidentiality in all matters relating to the Firm.

Responsibilities

Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial.
Reviews records to determine what information is needed for cases.
Draft routine notices, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
Order and summarize medical records.
Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information.
Enter time into accounting and billing software daily.
Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in all software; ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm.
Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Minimum of 5 years’ recent law firm litigation paralegal experience, with State court and Federal litigation experience.
Four-year Bachelor's degree and/or two-year ABA approved Paralegal certificate ideal but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators.
Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.

Seniority Level