: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $65,000 $90,000/yr + bonus
Schedule: Full-time In-office initially Hybrid
Experience: 2 6 years litigation paralegal experience
Law Firm Litigation Experience Required
Practice area: Litigation / Bankruptcy
Firm quality: Growing boutique law firm with direct access to firm leadership
Career upside: Full-case litigation exposure + discovery + depositions + trial support
Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a growing boutique law firm in Austin, TX. This is a newly created position supporting an expanding litigation and bankruptcy practice and offers hands-on involvement throughout the full lifecycle of cases from intake and discovery through trial and appeal.
This role is designed for a litigation paralegal who wants meaningful case responsibility without the traditional Big Law hours. You'll work directly with partners and senior attorneys while supporting discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, trial preparation, appeals, and complex litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case intake and investigation through discovery, trial, and appeal
Manage active case files, calendars, court deadlines, dockets, and litigation schedules
Draft, proofread, format, and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, correspondence, and other legal documents
Electronically file documents in Texas state and federal courts in accordance with applicable court rules and procedures
Coordinate discovery, including collecting, reviewing, organizing, and producing documents
Utilize Everlaw and other litigation-support tools to manage discovery and evidence
Maintain electronic and physical case files, exhibits, correspondence, and supporting documentation
Conduct legal research and summarize discovery responses, deposition transcripts, and other case materials
Coordinate and prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and supporting documentation
Provide onsite trial support and travel when necessary
Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Work directly with attorneys across seniority levels, from associates through equity partners
Qualifications & Requirements:
U.S. Work Eligibility Required
Education & Experience:
2 6 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters from discovery through trial preparation
Working knowledge of Texas state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation deadlines
Experience preparing legal documents and assisting with discovery
Experience with electronic court filing systems
Ability to manage multiple active matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
Strongly Preferred:
Everlaw or comparable e-discovery platform experience
Paralegal certification
Onsite trial-support experience
Experience preparing exhibits, trial notebooks, witness materials, and other trial documentation
Bankruptcy litigation exposure
Technical Skills & Competencies:
Texas state and federal electronic filing systems
Litigation case-management and docketing processes
E-discovery and document-management platforms
Strong document preparation, proofreading, and organizational skills
Ability to adapt working style across different attorney seniority levels
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working Conditions:
Full-time position based in Austin, TX
In-office during the initial onboarding period, with the opportunity to transition to approximately 3 days per week in office once established
Onsite trial support and travel as needed
