Description

Position Summary:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal with at least 5 years of civil litigation experience to join either its San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX office. This position will support both the Austin and San Antonio offices. This position will support three attorneys, two Partners and one Associate, with civil litigation matters in labor & employment practice. This position will follow cases through the full litigation lifecycle. Our ideal candidate must be an independent thinker, detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage time efficiently, able to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as legal team liaison to client representatives, third parties, and opposing counsel to effectively manage flow and accuracy of information in employment litigation related matters
• Provide support to supervising attorneys with administrative charges and litigation matters, including but not limited to the drafting of discovery requests and responses, chronologies, and deposition summaries
• Assist with assembling affidavits and supporting evidence with respect to evidentiary motions
• Organize, maintain, and supervise data and document collection for various matters.
• Prepare, develop, and maintain employment-related reports through manipulation of human resources related data
• Research, analyze and summarize legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, constitutions, legal codes and law-related information relevant to the employment litigation practice
• Consistently and professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel
• Consistently complete assigned tasks when expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Routinely review and follow-up on client deadlines, emails, and calendar appointments

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or other relevant field required. Paralegal Certificates also accepted
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Management-side employment defense preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Adobe/Kolfax, CompuLaw, and Westlaw

Qualities Ideal Candidates will have:

• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
• Experience preparing for and assisting in trials in Texas state and federal court and/or arbitrations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions

Benefits:

• Remote/hybrid work schedules
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays including Juneteenth
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• And more

*These benefits are subject to change

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP requires that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.