The Personal Injury Paralegal (Litigation) position will be mainly assisting attorneys in personal injury and other civil litigation matters.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing and e-filing legal documents in various counties near Austin.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents in the appropriate format.
- Organize and maintain client files, including electronic and physical documents.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
- Maintain communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings for attorneys.
- Transcribe dictations and prepare accurate written summaries.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform general clerical duties such as data entry, photocopying, and scanning.
- Utilize document management systems to organize and retrieve files.
Required Experience:
- Previous working experience working as a paralegal in PI.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Proficiency in using legal software and document management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Required Skills:
- Positive attitude.
- Eager to learn.
- Sense of urgency.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
- Responsibility.
Preferred Experience (not mandatory but a plus):
- Foreign language skills.
- Experience in immigration removal proceedings.
- Experience in litigation drafting and filing.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- Mandarin (Preferred)
- Vietnamese (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78754
