What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Austin position at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney?
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our insurance defense team in Austin. This position offers exponential opportunity for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established, but growing organization.
The successful candidate will take ownership of files and work with the handling attorneys to complete all necessary litigation functions from pleadings through trial preparation.
Desired skills and knowledge:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a paralegal in a civil defense litigation setting;
- Experience handling TX matters in both state and federal courts;
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and legal terminology;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure;
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading documents;
- Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows Applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- paralegal degree preferred, but not required;
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with senior level individuals both internally and externally;
- Ability to follow instructions effectively;
- Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload;
- Experience with billing and submitting time.
If you are looking to be challenged and take leadership of high level, sophisticated tasks while having the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced litigation team, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
About the firm:
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
