Troutman Pepper Locke LLP · 5 hours ago
Paralegal
Austin, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
6+ years expTroutman Pepper Locke LLP is a firm committed to employee support and advancement. The Litigation Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys in complex litigation, managing all phases of the case lifecycle, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Organize and oversee the maintenance of large matter files, ensuring accurate and timely filing of correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, transcripts, and other case materials
Utilize litigation databases and e-discovery platforms, including conducting searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents
Conduct research on PACER and generate PACER reports, as well as research and retrieve filings from state and local courts
Organize, chronologize, categorize, and index documents and evidence for use in discovery, motion practice, and trial
Assist with deposition preparation, including assembling deposition notebooks, witness files, and exhibit binders
Support trial preparation and organization, including drafting and maintaining exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial binders; coordinate logistics for hearings, arbitrations, and trials
Bates- stamp and otherwise label documents for productions, trial exhibits and trial notebooks
Copy, organize, and code documents for large-scale document productions conducted within the firm or by outside vendors
Retrieve public records from online databases and directly from government agencies, as needed
Summarize straightforward depositions and other legal documents and prepare factual chronological and case summaries
Draft and prepare legal documents appropriate to practice area, such as routine discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, cover letters, and filing documents
Research, analyze, and summarize legal authorities and related materials, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, constitutions, legal codes, and other law-related sources relevant to litigation and regulatory enforcement matters
Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by Paralegal Support Manager and attorneys within the practice group
Proactively monitor and track deadlines, including court-imposed deadlines and internal case management deadlines, and take appropriate action to ensure they are met
Maintain the firm’s official files through consistent use of the document management system
Accurately track and record billable and non-billable time and meet established minimum billable hour requirements
Maintain confidential information for client and matter related activities
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, court rules, and filing procedures
Proven ability to interpret and follow complex instructions with accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated sound judgement and good discretion
Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, professional client service to both internal and external clients
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment, with timely communication if daily responsibilities cannot be met
Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and shifting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills
Ability to perform all work in strict compliance with ethical rules governing the practice of law
Strong teamwork skills across practice groups, offices, and colleagues to support the efficient delivery of legal services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Bachelor's degree or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Minimum six (6) years of experience as a litigation paralegal
Company
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase