Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Husch Blackwell

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Husch Blackwell, located in Austin, TX. Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm that supports clients with domestic and international operations. This role is crucial for providing essential paralegal assistance to attorneys, ensuring efficient legal operations, and contributing to comprehensive client service within the Austin office. The firm fosters an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture, committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX
• Mission: Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys in litigation matters, from fact investigation to trial attendance, ensuring seamless legal processes and client service.
• Tech Stack: Relativity, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Legal AI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Assistance: Provide support to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, and the preparation and production of documents.
• Information Management: Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, conduct internet/electronic research, and maintain project folders and electronic files.
• Trial Support: Prepare materials for and assist in the preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials, including pre-trial preparation and attendance.
• Document Drafting & Coordination: Prepare draft pleadings and discovery documents, and coordinate the in-person or electronic filing of pleadings and documents, arranging for service.
• Case Administration: Collect and summarize records, and assist with calendaring and docketing.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree or significant substantive legal experience considered in lieu of formal education, focused on commercial litigation.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commercial litigation; experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills; strong oral and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate; experience with Relativity and other litigation support technology; ability to interact professionally with clients and employees; high attention to detail; ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.