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Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. · 1 day ago

Litigation Paralegal

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Thompson Coe is looking for an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join their Austin office. The role involves managing a large insurance coverage and litigation docket, preparing case documents for trial, and communicating with clients and attorneys.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial

Reviews records to determine what information is needed for cases

Draft routine notices, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence

Prepare discovery

Order and summarize medical records

Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information

Enter time into accounting and billing software daily

Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in all software; ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm

Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state

Qualification

Litigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyParalegal certificationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years' recent law firm litigation paralegal experience, with State court and Federal litigation experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro

Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities

Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators

Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality

Experience organizing and managing complex files and discovery is required

Ability to work in a cooperative and positive manner with all coworkers, clients, attorneys and non-attorney staff and observe confidentiality in all matters relating to the Firm