Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trial & Construction Focus

Cokinos | Young; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cokinos | Young is seeking a litigation paralegal in Austin, TX, with 7–10 years of experience supporting arbitration and litigation. The role emphasizes depositions, trial preparation, and managing complex discovery and case files.

The successful candidate will handle calendars, court filings in state and federal courts, and assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and trial in a fast-paced, professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Texas and federal court procedures and filing requirements.
• Prior involvement in trial preparation and/or depositions strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business technologies.
• Experience with litigation support and document management software preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Paralegal certificate or ABA-approved training a plus; Notary public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
• Draft, prepare, edit, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, motions, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Organize, review, and summarize large volumes of records and discovery materials.
• Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials.
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct factual research and assist with case strategy and document analysis.
• Organize and maintain legal documents within the firm’s document management system.
• Source and verify relevant case information.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial preparation

Texas & federal court procedures

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent with team collaboration

Notary public

Education

Paralegal certificate / ABA-approved training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cokinos | Young is seeking a litigation paralegal in Austin, TX, with 7–10 years of experience supporting arbitration and litigation. The role emphasizes depositions, trial preparation, and managing complex discovery and case files.

The successful candidate will handle calendars, court filings in state and federal courts, and assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and trial in a fast-paced, professional office environment.