Litigation Paralegal - Austin, TX

Are you ready to join a collaborative team in a fast-paced AM200 law firm with a small firm feel? Do you want to work with a team focused on providing our clients with the very best representation? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? Butler Snow LLP is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team on-site in our Austin, TX office.

What you would do:

• Drafts correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions and orders (ranging from simple to complex)
• Drafts notices such as notices of deposition, notices of appearance, and subpoenas for appearance at deposition or trial or for documents
• Schedules and maintains depositions and court-imposed deadlines
• Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Performs in depth legal research – retrieves cases or public record information using Westlaw; internet research, locate applicable cases, statutes, court rules, and regulations on specific legal issues
• Files pleadings, including ECF
• Assists attorneys with discovery requests
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation
• Other duties as assigned by attorneys or Director of Practice Support

What you bring:

• 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

What you gain:

• A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm
• Ability to grow professionally and personally
• Excellent benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component
  • Free Telehealth coverage
  • Caretaker Support
  • Parental Leave
  • MilkStork
  • Discount Gym Memberships
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
  • Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In-house training and development

If you like to learn new skills, take initiative, and solve problems and do not wait to be asked, this may be the role for you.

Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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