Remote Paralegal

Title: Remote Paralegal

Location: Remote (but must sit in austin, tx area just in case they are needed in office)

Duration: 9 month contract to hire

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and professional Paralegal to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate must be able to make smart decisions, multi-task, handle a good amount of client case files, and possess stellar communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Draft letters and court documents
• Research and draft motions and other court documents
• Prepare discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Assist attorneys with preparing cases for hearings
• Communicate with clients with updates and gathering information
• Interact with the courts and administrative agencies regarding hearings, motions, and other appearances, become the courts’ primary point of contact with the Firm for all administrative and scheduling issues
• Organize electronic client case files
• Docket (scheduling and/or calendaring) events
• Maintain billable hours spent on specific cases

Requirements:

• Paralegal with 2 to 4 years’ experience, minimum of 2 years in litigation.
• Paralegal certification a plus.
• Experience with maintaining billable hour requirements a plus.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Able to speak with people in a manner that is professional, mature, compassionate, polite, educated, and puts clients at ease.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent researcher and writer.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right the first time.
• Proficient in case management systems and office systems/software required, experience using Clio
• Manage, Clio Grow, One-Drive, and Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.