Paralegal
Bowman and Brooke LLP, Austin, TX, United States
We are actively searching for a
Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal
to join our team in Austin, TX.
Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.
Responsibilities
Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.
Qualifications
Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated
Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action
Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability
Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years’ litigation defense experience required
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; firm-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. The position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.
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Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal
to join our team in Austin, TX.
Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.
Responsibilities
Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.
Qualifications
Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated
Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action
Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability
Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years’ litigation defense experience required
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; firm-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. The position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.
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