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Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists

Austin, TX

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SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Business Analysis, Document Management, File Maintenance, Journalism, Legal Documents, Legal Investigation, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Production Support, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our elite commercial litigation team.  This is a high-profile firm with gorgeous offices located in SW Austin and downtown Dallas along with offices nationwide. We are looking for a Paralegal with former litigation experience who is smart, resourceful and enjoys learning.  They offer very competitive salaries, 100% paid benefits for the ENTIRE family! - VERY generous bonuses, perks and a dynamic, unique & stable culture

This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment handling sophisticated, high-exposure disputes. The successful candidate will work alongside attorneys on every phase of complex commercial litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal, supporting matters involving multi-million-dollar business disputes and other complex commercial cases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex commercial litigation, including pre-suit investigations, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
  • Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents in both state and federal courts.
  • Manage all aspects of document discovery, including collection, organization, review, production, and privilege logs.
  • Coordinate and oversee large-scale document productions using litigation support and eDiscovery platforms.
  • Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation databases to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
  • Conduct factual investigations and legal research to support case strategy and trial preparation.
  • Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials, including scheduling witnesses, court reporters, videographers, and experts.
  • Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness files, demonstrative evidence, trial notebooks, and electronic presentation materials.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and vendors.
  • Review and analyze business records, financial documents, contracts, and other complex evidence.
  • Monitor litigation deadlines and proactively identify upcoming tasks and potential issues.
  • Assist with appellate filings and record preparation when necessary.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality while managing highly sensitive client matters.

 

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with substantial experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters.
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation processes.
  • The firm is looking for a self-starter who is enthusiastic, takes initiative, takes pride in details and presentation, and works well with others in a team environment.

 

Qualified candidates please send resumes to angelam@burnettspecialists.com

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