Legal Staff Paralegal in San Antonio, TX

Law Firm

San Antonio, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Antonio, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal at the law firm supports attorneys by managing daily administrative tasks that are crucial to the functioning of the Litigation Department. Key responsibilities include:

- Calendaring and scheduling to ensure all legal proceedings and deadlines are met.
- File management, which involves the collection, organization, preservation, and preparation of documents for trial.
- Drafting, editing, and formatting a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and litigation status reports.
- Communicating verbally and in writing with clients, coworkers, and internal departments of the law firm.

Critical skills required for the role include:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and case management skills to handle multiple cases efficiently.
- Meticulous attention to detail, proofing, and editing skills to ensure accuracy in documentation.
- A strong work ethic coupled with a teamwork mindset to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- The ability to multitask, prioritize, and proactively manage multiple deadlines.
- The capability to quickly absorb information and adapt to changes.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal in a professional work environment is required.
- Extensive experience with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe is necessary.
- Experience with Nitro or similar PDF software is considered a plus.
- Experience with education, contracts, administrative hearings, litigation processes, and insurance defense dockets is advantageous.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $62,000 per year.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance

Schedule and Work Setting:
- The position is full-time, with an 8-hour shift from Monday to Friday.
- All firm support staff, including the Litigation Paralegal, are required to work on-site in person.
- The work location is in San Antonio, TX 78209, and the ability to commute to this location is required.