Paralegal – Austin

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Job ID#: 35611

Our Client is seeking a Complex Litigation Paralegal to join the growing Austin office 

The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys through all phases of case management, including complex investigations, discovery, e-discovery management, trial preparation, and courtroom attendance. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is committed to delivering top-tier client service.


Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Discovery

  • Draft pleadings and motions

  • Develop and implement ESI preservation and collection plans

  • Prepare litigation hold and data preservation documentation

  • Draft ESI protocols and coordinate with opposing counsel

  • Manage written discovery (requests and responses)

  • Prepare subpoenas and public records requests

  • Review documents for responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege

  • Prepare privilege logs and maintain production logs

  • Coordinate document ingestion and management in e-discovery platforms

  • Develop document review strategies and protocols

  • Organize and analyze production documents

Depositions & Experts

  • Prepare deposition summaries and logs

  • Compile exhibits for depositions

  • Interface with experts and maintain expert logs

Trial & Arbitration Support

  • Prepare trial and arbitration notebooks

  • Draft exhibit lists and prepare demonstrative exhibits

  • Assist with deposition designations

  • Prepare witness subpoenas

  • Handle exhibits at trial and use trial presentation software

Additional Responsibilities

  • Analyze documentary evidence and prepare timelines

  • Assist with mediation preparation and damages spreadsheets

  • Conduct internet-based research

  • Support post-judgment collection efforts (garnishment, levy, asset searches, etc.)

  • Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and court personnel


Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred (significant experience may substitute)

  • Experience filing in Federal and State trial and appellate courts

  • Trial experience required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis/Westlaw, and database management

  • Experience with trial software (e.g., Trial Director) preferred

  • Experience with e-discovery platforms (e.g., Reveal)

  • Construction litigation experience preferred


Additional Qualifications

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail and professional judgment

  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Comfortable interacting with clients and professionals at all levels

  • Willingness to work moderate overtime as needed


Schedule

  • Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday

  • 37.5-hour work week with flexible scheduling

 

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