Paralegal

Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC in Waco, TX seeks a full-time on-site Paralegal to support attorneys in litigation. You will draft and file legal documents, organize case files, and manage deadlines across matters.

Responsibilities include calendaring deadlines, drafting correspondence, reviewing documents, and assisting with discovery and trial preparation. You will coordinate with clients, courts, and third parties while maintaining confidential records and ensuring filings meet

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in Document Review
• Relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel).
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, organize case files, and manage deadlines.
• Calculate and calendar deadlines, docket control, draft correspondence and motions.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and third parties; maintain records.
• Ensure all materials are filed per court and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff in a team-focused, confidential environment.

Job description

Company Description

Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, PLLC is a Waco-based law firm committed to consistently exceeding client expectations across a wide range of legal matters. The firm emphasizes attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and a diverse breadth of legal experience, handling work from estate planning to complex commercial litigation and business and real estate transactions. Its attorneys have strong academic records, deep roots in the Waco community, and a shared commitment to community involvement. The firm operates from their downtown office and actively supports the revitalization of downtown Waco. A collegial, collaborative culture is reinforced through regular firm-wide meetings focused on sharing ideas and improving client service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Paralegal role based in Waco, TX. The Paralegal will primarily work in the area of litigation and support attorneys by drafting and preparing legal documents, organizing case files, and managing timelines and deadlines across a variety of matters. Daily responsibilities would include calculating and calendaring deadlines, docket control, initial drafts of correspondence, motions and pleadings, reviewing and summarizing documents, and assisting with discovery and trial preparation. The role also involves coordinating communications with clients, courts, and third parties, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all materials are formatted and filed in accordance with court and regulatory requirements. The Paralegal will collaborate closely with attorneys and staff in a professional office environment that values teamwork, reliability, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in Document Review
• Relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel).
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.