Senior Litigation Paralegal - Law Firm
Real Estate/Construction/Business Law Firm searching for an experienced paralegal that can provide support to our attorneys that understands litigation (not just transactional).
Responsibilities:
- Drafting pleadings (petitions, motions, MSJ, etc), drafting real estate trans documents, business documents
- Pre trial and trial support
- High level of competency with efile Texas, ECF, and Pacer
- Schedule management with supporting attorneys
- Experience with the state court system docket control order
- Helping with moving client cases along and communicating with clients on status updates
- Client intake: gathering organizing and updating client file with pertinent information
- Proof-reading and drafting documents for attorney review, including correspondence
- Efiling, faxing, mailing, copying and scanning documents
- Inputting scanned data into computer system
- Maintenance of firm calendar to include scheduling deadlines and appointments for attorneys
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience as a paralegal in law firm
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, and high level of attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Technically savvy
- Intuitive and proactive approach to serving others
- Ability to handle difficult calls in a mature, professional manner
- Ability to handle a fast-paced and dynamic office environment
- Must be punctual
- MUST LIVE IN AUSTIN AREA
This person must be able to handle confidential information, come professionally dressed on a daily basis, and have a positive attitude. Send resume along with salary requirements in pdf format to be considered. Submit 3 references along with resume. Due to high response, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently living in the Austin area?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- paralegal: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person