Litigation Paralegal (Trial Experience Required) | Hybrid

LHH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

LHH partners with a nationally recognized litigation firm to recruit an experienced Trial Litigation Paralegal for its Austin office. The role involves deep involvement in complex cases from inception through trial, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, and traveling nationwide for trial support.

The ideal candidate is trial-ready, highly organized, and comfortable on a collaborative litigation team, with a strong track record in discovery, trial prep, and managing large volumes

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation defense experience.
• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience supporting trial teams and attending trial proceedings.
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Ability to analyze and summarize medical records.
• Experience with document management systems and litigation technology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate case needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide for trial support.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and manage pleadings, correspondence, motions, and legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, subpoena preparation, and case management.
• Review and analyze large volumes of documents using litigation support platforms.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and document management systems.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials.
• Coordinate witnesses and issue trial subpoenas.
• Attend trials and provide on-site litigation support.
• Gather, review, and analyze complex medical records.
• Create medical chronologies and case summaries.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and litigation teams.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial preparation

Document management

Medical records analysis

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

Litigation software

Case management systems

Electronic discovery platforms

Job description

LHH is partnering with a nationally recognized litigation law firm to identify an experienced Trial Litigation Paralegal for its Austin office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation professional who enjoys being deeply involved in complex cases from inception through trial.

The firm is well known for its high-profile product liability defense practice, representing major manufacturers and Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation and mass tort matters nationwide. The ideal candidate will be trial-ready, proactive, highly organized, and excited to be a key contributor on a collaborative litigation team.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, edit, proofread, and manage pleadings, correspondence, motions, and legal documents
• Assist with discovery, depositions, subpoena preparation, and case management
• Review and analyze large volumes of documents using litigation support platforms
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and document management systems
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials
• Coordinate witnesses and issue trial subpoenas
• Attend trials and provide on-site litigation support
• Gather, review, and analyze complex medical records
• Create medical chronologies and case summaries
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and litigation teams

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation defense experience
• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong experience supporting trial teams and attending trial proceedings
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, subpoenas, and trial preparation
• Ability to analyze and summarize medical records
• Experience with document management systems and litigation technology
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and anticipate case needs
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide for trial support

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected national litigation practice
• Work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters
• Gain hands-on trial experience
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Collaborative team culture with strong tenure and advancement opportunities
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance

If you're an experienced litigation paralegal looking for a role that offers meaningful trial involvement and the opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant cases, we'd love to hear from you.