Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Discovery Specialist

King & Spalding; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plan

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Job summary

King & Spalding is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal for their Austin office. This role involves assisting attorneys with all aspects of the litigation process, requiring a minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience and a Bachelor’s degree. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with litigation software such as Relativity. Our firm offers an excellent compensation package, inclusive of comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Extensive experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be a flexible, proactive, self-starter, responding quickly to shifting demands.
• Good knowledge of data management and e-filing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Assist with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Prepare and manage documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets for trials.
• Interact with clients to gather necessary documentation and information.
• Provide general support to attorneys across all offices.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with the litigation process

Ability to multitask

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.

We are seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join the Austin office. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, this position performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys on the Business Litigation team. This position will report directly to the Director of Administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Assist with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness; identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context.
• Managing documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets in court trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Utilize litigation applications/software, such as Relativity.
• Strong multitasking skills working on multiple matters at the same time with several different lawyers and other staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys and other paralegals and assistants, sharing information, goals, and opportunities accordingly.
• Interact with clients as necessary to gather necessary documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist in deposition/interview/hearing preparation, document review, productions, and case preparation at/for trial/arbitration as needed.
• Observe confidentiality of client matters at all times.
• General support of attorneys and other business professionals across all offices and practice groups as business needs arise.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the litigation process (i.e. case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking).
• Extensive experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be a flexible, proactive, self-starter, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and timelines; ability to work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.
• Attention to details with strong follow up and follow through.
• Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and related computer skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• The ability to work overtime, including on some weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.
  
  

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.