Litigation Paralegal

Zinda Law Group, PLLC • Austin, TX

15h • Remote

About The Position

Zinda Law Group is a rapidly growing, elite personal injury law firm. We handle complex cases and maintain a small docket, enabling us to best serve our clients. At Zinda Law Group, we do things differently. We are innovative, use cutting edge technology, and have a start-up mentality. Our firm is a member of the Inc. 5000 and was named one of the top Firms in the Austin area for 2020 by Austin Monthly Magazine. By joining our firm, you will have the following opportunities at your disposal: Valuable, Rewarding Work: Every day, you will be helping people. Our clients come to us after they have been through one of the worst days of their lives, and the work you do here will help them get the justice they deserve and get their lives back on track. Continuous Learning: You will be mentored by and train with top professionals in your field from day one. Our own in-house certifications and trainings will help you succeed no matter your level of experience. Remarkable Colleagues: When you join our team, you join a group of diverse individuals who are dedicated and passionate about the work they do every single day. Our core principles are: Excellence Always; Only the Best; Failure is Not an Option; We All Take Out the Trash; Run the Firm like a Business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required
• 1+ years of litigation experience
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to think logically
• Attention to detail
• Reliable internet connection
• Trustworthy, exercising confidentiality in all situations
• Dedication and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Schedule and calendar filing deadlines, depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Prepare discovery responses
• Summarize medical records and depositions transcripts
• Draft correspondence
• Prepare exhibit binders and trial notebooks
• E-Filing
• Update case management system
• Submit payment requests for case invoices
• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses
• Work with pre-litigation paralegals to ensure timely client follow-up

Benefits

• Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays
• IRA Plan with company contribution match (up to 3%)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Opportunities to work remotely
• Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring by our outstanding team
• Opportunities to advance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees