Litigation Paralegal- 3698732

AMS Staffing • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The firm is seeking an outstanding Litigation Paralegal to join its Austin team, primarily supporting general business litigation matters. This is a 100% onsite role. The paralegal will support attorneys throughout litigation, help manage case materials and deadlines, prepare and file legal documents, assist with discovery and e-discovery, and provide deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation and support. Onsite trial support and travel may be needed.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience preparing legal documents, assisting with discovery, and supporting litigation matters.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and litigation case management processes.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, preferably Everlaw, or the ability to quickly learn new litigation support technology.
• Exposure to trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial notebooks, and supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and willingness to learn and leverage new technology.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive, efficient, and supportive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and compile, review, and summarize case materials, including discovery responses, deposition transcripts, and other relevant documents.
• Maintain and organize case files, calendars, deadlines, and dockets to support timely assignments and compliance with court requirements.
• Track case developments, upcoming deadlines, and litigation-related tasks.
• Draft, proofread, format, and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in Texas state and federal courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, including exhibits, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production during discovery.
• Use litigation support and e-discovery platforms, including Everlaw, to manage case documents and discovery materials.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation, including coordinating schedules, preparing exhibits, and organizing supporting materials.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and other trial-related documentation.
• Provide logistical and administrative support throughout trial preparation.
• Provide onsite trial support and travel as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed