Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid Trial & Research Pro

Husch Blackwell LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Austin, Texas is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, and trial readiness. This on-site role requires collaboration with partners and staff and will involve docketing, file management, and client service.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in commercial litigation, an associate degree (bachelor’s or paralegal cert preferred), and proficiency with Relativity, Word, Outlook, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in commercial litigation.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery.
• Coordinate in-person or electronic filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Collect and summarize records.
• Assist with calendaring/docketing.
• Engage in occasional interaction with clients.
• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI.
• Meet annual billable hour target of 1500.

Skills

Legal research

Docketing

Fact investigation

Client service

Relativity

AI in law

Time management

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in Austin, Texas is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation, and trial readiness. This on-site role requires collaboration with partners and staff and will involve docketing, file management, and client service.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in commercial litigation, an associate degree (bachelor’s or paralegal cert preferred), and proficiency with Relativity, Word, Outlook, and