Litigation Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig • Austin, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation Team in the Austin office. The position provides organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. It is a Shared Services role supporting litigators throughout the firm in a largely remote manner, while requiring regular in-office presence for daily operations, team meetings, training, and relationship building. The role reports to the Business Director.

The successful candidate will bring professionalism, attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently with minimal supervision. The role is suited to someone who communicates effectively, provides excellent client service, adapts to shifting demands, and can work overtime as needed. Periodic off-site work at a war room or courthouse may be required when a case goes to trial.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm, with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues in litigation.
• Professional communication and effective interaction with personnel at all levels, including management and support staff.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to manage multiple matters in an organized manner under minimal supervision.
• Ability to draft clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings, and other documents.
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management.
• Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including extended sitting, moving around the work area, using a phone and computer, handling objects and office equipment, and filing that may involve lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending, or standing.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution.
• Certified Paralegal credential.
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, subpoena preparation, working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all stages of litigation cases, from onset through post-trial.
• Oversee the organization, maintenance, and appropriate use of documents and case-related materials, including maintaining client-presentable work areas and case rooms.
• Assist with and manage discovery, prepare for depositions, propound and respond to written discovery, and prepare for expert discovery.
• Oversee and conduct document reviews and productions; document criteria changes; and track and report review progress and results.
• Perform analytical work; prepare witness interview memoranda; review and summarize documents, depositions, and court transcripts; and create and use substantive coding tools.
• Assist with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials, and conduct fact research using the internet and private search engines such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Assist with law and motion practice, assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensure proper service.
• Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence regarding document format, content, and filing.
• Perform and oversee simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirm case quotations; and proofread briefs and other legal documents.
• Assist with and manage trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Assist with post-trial filings, including briefing and motions for costs and sanctions, and organize cases for appeal when necessary.
• Maintain timely and accurate daily timekeeping records.
• Assist with other department activities and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior