Onsite Austin Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep & E-Discovery

Sivadconsulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VW in Austin, TX is seeking a litigation paralegal to support attorneys through discovery, filing, and trial prep in a busy litigation and bankruptcy practice. This onsite role requires 2–6 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and strong knowledge of Texas court rules.

You will manage case files, deadlines, and docketing, prepare pleadings and subpoenas for electronic filing, and assist with on-site trial support. Familiarity with Everlaw or similar e‑discovery tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, e-filing, and supporting trial preparation; paralegal certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through every phase of litigation.
• Own case management and docketing: keep files, calendars, deadlines, and dockets accurate.
• Draft, proofread, format, and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests for attorney review.
• Electronically file documents in Texas state and federal courts under applicable rules.
• Manage discovery and evidence using Everlaw and other litigation tools; maintain case files and exhibits.
• Lead preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials; provide on-site support as needed.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, opposing counsel and court staff.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Texas court rules

e‑discovery

Everlaw

Paralegal certification

Tools

Case management software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

VW in Austin, TX is seeking a litigation paralegal to support attorneys through discovery, filing, and trial prep in a busy litigation and bankruptcy practice. This onsite role requires 2–6 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and strong knowledge of Texas court rules.

You will manage case files, deadlines, and docketing, prepare pleadings and subpoenas for electronic filing, and assist with on-site trial support. Familiarity with Everlaw or similar e‑discovery tools is a plus.