Litigation Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Litigation Team in the Austin office. The role is hybrid and requires regular in-office presence for daily operations, team meetings, training, and relationship building. It reports to the Business Director and is a Shared Services position supporting litigators throughout the firm, largely remotely. The paralegal provides organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. The position requires professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. The employee should be flexible to work overtime as needed and may periodically work off-site in a war room or courthouse during 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 litigation issues.
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with personnel at all levels, including management and support staff.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment.
Attention to detail, reliability, strong organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology.
Excellent client service skills and ability to handle 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.
Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, subpoena preparation, work with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and courtroom support for attorneys.
Computer 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 stated physical tasks, including occasional movement around the work area, extended sitting, manual dexterity for computer and office equipment use, and filing-related lifting, bending, or standing.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution.
Certified Paralegal credential.
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, from onset through post-trial.
Organize and maintain documents and other case-related materials, including 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; track and report review progress and results.
Perform analytical tasks; prepare witness interview memoranda; review and summarize documents, depositions, and court transcripts; and create and use substantive coding tools.
Assist with basic legal research by locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials, and conduct factual research using internet and private search engines such as Westlaw and Lexis.
Assist with law and motion practice, assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinate pleadings and brief filings, and ensure proper service.
Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings.
Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence concerning 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 briefs 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 assigned duties and responsibilities.