Litigation Support Specialist/Paralegal

Walters Gilbreath; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Gilbreath in Austin is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to assist a prestigious family law team. You will provide day-to-day litigation support on complex cases with associate attorneys and managing partners, and help the firm operate smoothly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include managing digital client files, e-filing pleadings, coordinating with district clerks, preparing trial materials, and supporting reception and office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in litigation support or paralegal work.
• Demonstrated tech literacy with legal workflows.
• Familiarity with local Texas counties (Harris, Travis, Dallas) is a plus.
• Understanding of Texas family law case structure is a plus.
• Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication; resourceful and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Perform support tasks on family law cases across the state, including divorces and enforcements.
• Maintain and organize complex digital client files.
• E-file pleadings and assist with scheduling.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Coordinate with clerks to retrieve documents, set hearings, and collect status updates.
• Prepare digital and physical trial materials.
• Provide office oversight and oversee daily operations and supplies.
• Assist with reception services and greet clients for meetings.
• Receive mail and deliveries; handle basic clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with basic discovery tasks and document review.

Skills

Tech literacy

CRM experience

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are looking for a Litigation Support Specialist to assist the team of a prestigious family law firm in Austin. This position offers the opportunity to provide day to day litigation support on complex cases with associate attorneys and managing partners, support leadership with the interworking of the firm, as well as work independently. We are a litigation focused firm that leverages technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform support tasks on a variety of family law cases throughout the state: Divorces, Modifications, Enforcements, and Suits Affecting Parent-Child Relationships
• Maintain complex digital client files
• E-file pleadings
• Assist with scheduling
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and Court staff
• Coordinate with district clerks to retrieve documents, set hearings, and collect status updates
• Mail certified correspondence to relevant parties
• Conduct basic discovery work including document review, file reorganization, and production logging
• Help prepare digital and physical trial materials
• Provide office oversight including overseeing daily operations and maintaining office supply orders
• Assist with reception services including greeting clients and preparing for meetings
• Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers
• Complete other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning and organizing documents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year of experience in litigation support or other paralegal work
• Demonstrated tech literacy
• Strong plus: Basic familiarity with local rules of major Texas counties (namely Harris, Travis, and Dallas)
• Strong plus: Basic understanding of the structure of Texas family law cases (Initial pleadings, mediation, temporary orders, discovery, trial, and entry)
• Tech savvy; experience with CRMs such as Salesforce, Hubspot, or Microsoft Dynamics is a huge plus
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Resourceful and proactive, able to deal with issues as they arise