Legal Staff Paralegal in Austin, TX

Law Firm

Austin, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Austin, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Immigration Practice
Experience: Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in relevant subject area
Salary: $84,000 - $141,000 (compensation determined during interview process)
Location: Austin, Texas (office setting, largely sedentary)

H1: Join K&L Gates as a Senior Paralegal in our Immigration Practice
H2: Work with a Global Law Firm in Austin, Texas

Bold Headlines:
- Seeking a Senior Paralegal with Minimum 5 Years of Experience
- Join Our Immigration Practice at K&L Gates in Austin, Texas
- Competitive Salary Range of $84,000 - $141,000

K&L Gates, a global law firm with offices across five continents, is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Immigration Practice in Austin, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work with smart, imaginative, and hard-working individuals in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers with a variety of management functions and factual investigations
- Utilize firm's software and technology for practice-specific tasks
- Investigate factual issues using various sources
- Maintain resources in electronic or hard copy format
- Present results in effectively written memos or emails
- Assist in all aspects of transactions or trials
- Maintain administrative standards set by the firm
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers
- Train project assistants on specific duties and responsibilities
- Perform legal tasks that require significant independent judgment
- Develop procedures and systems to provide effective legal services

Experience Skills Required:
- College degree preferred with at least 5 years of paralegal experience in relevant subject area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specific practice group technology
- Ability to produce accurate results and manage competing deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to follow up on assignments with minimal guidance
- Critical thinking skills for independent decision making
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and Excel
- Familiarity with practice area industry trends and the legal profession

Additional Abilities Required:
- Candidates for practice area specific positions must have academic expertise in the relevant field
- Must be comfortable working in an office setting and able to use standard office equipment
- Physical requirements may include lifting files and standing on a stool

Salary Information:
- Compensation range of $84,000 - $141,000, determined during interview process
- Varies based on prior experience, relevant expertise, business needs, and market factors

Benefits:
K&L Gates offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to its employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Back-up child/elder care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Wellness program
- Pre-tax commuting benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
- Short- and long-term disability protection
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and CLE credit opportunities
- Hybrid/remote work opportunities
- Perks including technology, entertainment, and travel discounts
- All other benefits required by law

Equal Employment Opportunity:
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The firm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, parental status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The firm also provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.