Litigation Paralegal: Case Management & Trial Prep

Gilder Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Germer PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to attorneys in our Insurance/Personal Injury Defense and Products Liability teams. The successful candidate will manage the docket from inception through trial or dismissal while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting with case management, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating court filings, organizing case files, tracking deadlines, coordinating expert

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent litigation paralegal experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, and case management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Paralegal Certificate or degree in legal studies is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management from inception through resolution
• Draft, prepare, and revise pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents
• Coordinate court filings and e-filing
• Organize and maintain case files and documents productions
• Track deadlines and maintain calendars; Subpoenaing medical records
• Retention and coordination of expert witnesses
• Assist with deposition and trial preparations
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Defense litigation

Case management

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Paralegal Certificate or degree in legal studies

Job description

Germer PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide high-level support to attorneys in our Insurance/Personal Injury Defense and Products Liability teams. The successful candidate will manage the docket from inception through trial or dismissal while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting with case management, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating court filings, organizing case files, tracking deadlines, coordinating expert