Litigation Paralegal

Reports To: Office Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Assist multiple attorneys in all stages of litigation from onset through post-trial and appeal.  
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence including letters, memos, briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and reports.
• Organize and maintain electronic and/or paper files.
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines, and calendars for multiple attorneys.  
• Schedule meetings and conferences for multiple attorneys.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for multiple attorneys.
• Enter, edit, and/or finalize billable time and client billings, adhering to Outside Counsel Guidelines for multiple clients, for self and multiple attorneys.
• Maintain confidentiality of work product.
• Draft and review legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision. 
• Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery including expert, party and fact witness depositions and trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness preparation, and logistical coordination of all aspects of trial.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel and court staff. 
• Manage litigation holds, document reviews, and document production.
• Coordinate document discovery including requesting records, processing, scanning, coding, review, follow-up, and production. 
• Utilize litigation databases and e-discovery platforms, including searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents.  
• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedures and evidence for document format, content, and filing.  
• Perform and oversee both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking of legal documents including appellate briefs.  
• Assist with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials.  
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for factual information using internet and private search engines.
• Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members both in person and in a remote environment.
• Ability to handle and adjust to competing deadlines and priorities.  
• Willingness to learn complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents. 
• Demonstrates a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment.  
• Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in litigation and appellate matters required, including experience with electronic filing systems in state and federal courts in Texas and federal circuit courts of appeals.     
• Knowledge of ABA Litigation Codes for proper assignment to matters.  
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, coding, document review, searches, and document productions using platforms. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and video conferencing platforms. 
• Some overtime and/or travel may be required.  
• Bachelor’s degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered.  
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience as a litigation paralegal at a law firm, private company, or governmental (or combination thereof) preferred with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues arising in litigation and appellate practice areas.