Litigation Paralegal - Austin, TX
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and orders; prepare notices for depositions, appearances, and subpoenas. Schedule and maintain depositions while tracking court-imposed deadlines. Conduct legal research using Westlaw and the internet to locate cases, statutes, and regulations. File pleadings electronically and assist attorneys with discovery requests and trial preparation. Requires 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience, familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and mastery of Microsoft Office. Butler Snow LLP offers a collaborative team environment with extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including excel, word and power point
- Experience capturing and recording billable time
- High degree of detail and client focus
- Experience reviewing and summarizing records
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team
- Drive and personal initiative
- Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience retrieving cases or public record information using Westlaw
- Experience locating applicable cases, statutes, court rules, and regulations on specific legal issues
- Experience filing pleadings including ECF
- Experience assisting attorneys with discovery requests
- Experience assisting attorneys with trial preparation
- On-site location in Austin, TX
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