Job Title: Paralegal - Litigation Defense
Job Responsibilities:
- Client communication and case updates
- Management of overall case volume
- Database management of high volume documents
- Scheduling depositions
- Occasional investigation and inspections
- Preparing client documents and files for trial, hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Conducting background and social media searches
- E-filing
Education and Experience Information:
- , preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation
- Highly organized self-starter who can anticipate attorneys' needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of MS Office suite
Salary Information:
- Competitive pay rates with outstanding benefits, including exemplary medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Legal staff members are required to work in the office during standard business hours, Monday through Friday
- Occasionally, working from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required
- Staff members are exposed to typical office working conditions
- Staff should be able to stand, sit at an office space, speak and understand English, lift computer equipment, supplies, and materials, and use office equipment and computers
About the Law Firm:
Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with personal attentiveness and expertise on their legal matters. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results. In 2024, we were recognized as a “Top Workplace” by . News & World Report, Austin American-Stateman, and San Antonio Express-News. This year, we are thrilled to be named by USA TODAY as a Top Workplace for 2025. Our law firm employs 200 professionals, including 100 attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas, with an average tenure of years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue.
Note: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
