Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint.One; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national litigation boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Austin office. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of civil litigation experience and will assist a trial team throughout all phases of the litigation process, including legal research, document filing, and trial preparation. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and career development. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with computer proficiency, particularly with legal databases.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil litigation experience is required.
• Ability to assist during all phases of the litigation process.
• Experience with legal research, document filing, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings and motions, filing them via e-filing.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, and evidence.
• Aid attorneys with discovery requests.
• Prepare for hearings, mediation, and trial.

Skills

Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal

Knowledge of motions, discovery, and court rules

Highly organized with multitasking ability

Strong writing and communication skills

Computer and database expertise (Lexis, e-filing, PACER)

Job description

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with a growing national litigation boutique law firm in their search for a Litigation Paralegal to join their Austin office. We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal with 3 years of civil litigation experience to assist a busy trial team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including performing legal research, document filing and preparing for hearings, mediation and trial. This position offers training, mentorship and career development. This is an onsite role located in Austin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court via e-filing
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Prepare for hearings, mediation and trial

Skills

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures and practices
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including utilizing Lexis, e-filing, PACER

NOTE

• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time

For immediate consideration please submit your resume below.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice