Litigation Paralegal: Trial & Discovery Expert

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal for our Austin, TX office. The role requires 4–12 years of traditional paralegal experience, in-person trial support, and strong organizational skills. You will conduct legal research, manage complex case files, and assist with discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

You will use Relativity, Opus 2, and AI-based tools, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Bachelor’s preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

Qualifications

• 4–12 years' experience performing traditional litigation paralegal functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex documents and assist with case workflow coordination.
• Assist in all phases of discovery, including fact gathering and analysis of documents, productions, and depositions.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files for prompt access by team members.
• Coordinate court and agency filings, assemble motions and exhibits, and ensure proper service.
• Assist with trial preparation including notebooks, exhibits, witness schedules, and trial calendars.
• Track project status charts for matters and ensure deliverables.
• Conduct factual and some legal research to support attorney projects.
• Assist with document searches and analysis using platforms like Relativity and Opus2.
• Perform complex cite checking and proofreading of briefs.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties as approved by attorneys.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and project assistants.
• Record time daily and support other department activities as needed.
• Overtime and travel as required.

Skills

Litigation paralegal capabilities

Trial support

Legal research

Microsoft Office

PDF manipulation

Relativity/Opus2/AI tools

Written and verbal communication

Independence and teamwork

Overtime travel readiness

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Relativity

Opus 2

AI tools for legal work

Job description

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal for our Austin, TX office. The role requires 4–12 years of traditional paralegal experience, in-person trial support, and strong organizational skills. You will conduct legal research, manage complex case files, and assist with discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

You will use Relativity, Opus 2, and AI-based tools, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Bachelor’s preferred; ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.