Litigation Paralegal

W3Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through every stage of the litigation process, from inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation, strong drafting and research skills, and proficiency with Westlaw/ LexisNexis, CM/ECF, and MS Office. Collaboration, organization, and confidentiality are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, deadlines, and discovery.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trial prep.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw/LexisNexis.
• Experience with electronic filing systems (CM/ECF and state portals).
• Familiarity with litigation support software and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution with organized files.
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses and related docs.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery including review, production, and logs.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis and public records.
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, and witness files.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts per rules.
• Track deadlines, calendars, dockets; coordinate hearings and mediations.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, vendors.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, organization, and trial prep across matters.

Skills

Paralegal degree/cert

Litigation experience

Legal research

E-filing (CM/ECF)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

CM/ECF

Litigation support software

Document management systems

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a collaborative legal team supporting attorneys through every stage of the litigation process-from case inception through trial and appeal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex cases, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a collaborative legal team supporting attorneys through every stage of the litigation process-from case inception through trial and appeal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex cases, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution while maintaining organized and accurate case files.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document review, document production, privilege logs, and e-discovery.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and public records.
• Prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and other trial materials.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Track court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, monitor case dockets, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, organization, and trial preparation while managing multiple matters simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, litigation deadlines, and the discovery process.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Experience with electronic filing systems (CM/ECF and state e-filing portals).
• Familiarity with legal document management systems and litigation support software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, work independently, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters alongside a highly respected legal team in a collaborative and professional environment. You'll play a critical role in case strategy and trial preparation while continuing to develop your litigation expertise and advance your career.