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About the Role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to provide organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. This role supports litigators throughout the firm in a largely remote manner.

Responsibilities

Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial
Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials
Assists and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery and prepares for expert discovery
Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions
Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, deposition, court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools
Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials
Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings
Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking
Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
Assists in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc.
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills and ability to learn new technology
Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings and other documents
Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial
Bachelor’s Degree required
Certified Paralegal a plus
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management
Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe Acrobat
Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and retrieve work assignments
This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time
Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle objects, and use office equipment
Some filing is required and this would entail the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary

Skills

Problem-solving
Decision-making
Communication
Adaptability
Innovation
Professionalism
Attention to detail
Organization
Efficiency
Client service
Drafting memoranda
Drafting fact summaries
Drafting pleadings
Flexibility
Computer proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite
E-filing
Litigation support applications
AI capabilities

Location

Austin

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote
Overtime as needed

Experience Level

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree
Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred
Certified Paralegal a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package

About the Company

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries.
We offer the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.