What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Paralegal position at Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC?
Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC, a distinguished, experienced and respected full-service law firm in Amarillo, Austin, Dalhart and Victoria Texas, seeks an experienced and qualified civil litigation paralegal to provide support to our Amarillo litigation team and clients.
Position Summary:
This position supports the delivery of quality legal services to our clients by providing litigation paralegal services to our attorneys, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare initial drafts of written discovery, pleadings, and motions.
- Prepare table of contents and table of authorities for briefings
- E-filing in federal, state and appellate courts.
- Preparation of case, deposition, hearing, and trial notebooks and exhibits.
- Perform legal research using Lexis and social media platforms.
- Schedule mediations, depositions, schedule court reporters/videographers, Zoom, and conference calls, etc.
- Draft, prepare and send discovery to all parties per the attorney’s direction.
- Maintain trial calendaring schedules and deadlines.
- Filing and maintenance of paper and electronic files.
- Prepare documents for production including organizing and Bates numbering.
Personal Attributes:
- Always maintains an exceptional client-service attitude and professional demeanor.
- Shows initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a willingness to adapt to change.
- Takes ownership and gets the job done without the need for direct supervision.
- Maintains a positive, “can do” attitude when dealing with attorneys and co-workers.
- Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.
Other:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Detail orientated.
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience needed.
- Paralegal certification a plus
- Experience with CaseMap Suite and/or other database and trial presentation software a plus
Job Type: Full-time position with the following key benefits: Healthcare and ancillary healthcare benefits, PTO, 401K, 401K match, paid holidays and participation in our paralegal bonus program.
Interest/Resume: Send resume to jobs@sprouselaw.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Litigation Paralegal: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,000 - $72,000