Summary

Downtown Austin litigation boutique law firm seeks a litigation assistant with the ambition to develop into a litigation paralegal to support the firm’s successful trial practice. You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a small law firm. We offer a collegial environment and an opportunity to develop relevant skills and professional growth.

Hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case files in Dropbox (classify, sort and file pleadings, discovery, correspondence, records, and other case related documents).
• Create, organize, and maintain attorney trial and hearing notebooks including caselaw and supporting documents, and expert witness notebooks in both electronic and (if required) physical binder form.
• Calendar Zoom and Teams meetings.
• Schedule depositions for experts and witnesses, and track exhibits.
• Assist with deposition, hearing, and trial preparation.
• Legal research, including use of legal libraries and computer data systems.
• Assist in drafting, preparing, and filing/serving pleadings, discovery, proposed orders, and subpoenas in State and Federal Courts.
• Manage and review document production in repositories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• Experience in an office environment.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Available for overtime, including some evenings/weekends.
• Available for local and domestic travel.
• Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Familiarity with legal procedure, documents, and culture a plus.

Competitive salary and full benefits, including parking. Please include a resume and a cover letter stating your salary expectation and qualifications to rsullivan@wsltrial.com.

Additional Information

Williams Simons & Landis PLLC is a leading IP litigation boutique focusing on nationwide patent and trade secret litigation, with a balanced mix of plaintiff and defense side clients. We offer a Fortune 500-level suite of benefits including a retirement plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in the description of this position are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, and assignments may vary.
Professional business references and a background check required for all final applicants selected. In accepting a position, it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.