What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal (27055) position at R. L. Barclay & Associates?
Austin area law firm has a great opportunity available for an experienced Paralegal to join the Trials and Global Disputes team. This position provides paralegal support to attorneys on our toxic torts and environmental litigation team and will report directly to the Paralegal and Legal Support Services Manager.
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
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Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
- Coordinates with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery
- Organize and maintain case files and coordinates with Legal Practice Assistants and other staff
- Prepare and maintain issue, subject-matter, witness and deposition files
- Review and analyze discovery requests and assist lawyers with discovery responses
- Coordinate document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors
- Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context
- Prepare and maintain document and transcript databases in various formats
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficient in litigation applications / databases such as Relativity and IPRO
- Prepare witness files and deposition preparation files
- Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing
- Proficient in cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking
- Keep accurate time records
Qualifications:
In-courtroom trial experience (preferred)
Successful candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates must have substantive familiarity with the litigation process (i.e. case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking) and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Candidates should have well-developed Microsoft Office skills, demonstrate the ability to solve problems, and communicate well with all levels of personnel. Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant litigation experience in a mid-to-large size law firm. Candidates should have in-courtroom trial experience and must have the ability to work overtime—including weekends. Must have the ability to travel when needed.
Job Type: Full-time