Litigation Paralegal- 3689663

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Salary/Payrate: $75K + bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 in 1 out flexible)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1000 should the person you refer gets hired

 

Job Description: 

AMS has partnered with a boutique firm in search of a Litigation Paralegal to join the firm and assist its San Antonio office in its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation, and experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal. This individual must possess strong analytical and organizational skills, be comfortable managing complex discovery and large volumes of case documents, and be capable of handling multiple active matters with minimal supervision.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation.
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures.
• Experience drafting discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Experience reviewing, organizing, summarizing, and analyzing medical records, business records, deposition transcripts, and document productions.
• Ability to manage complex discovery, large document productions, and electronically stored information.
• Experience preparing deposition summaries, case chronologies, witness files, and case analyses.
• Proficiency with legal technology, document management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for trial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from initial case analysis through trial and appeal.
• Draft and prepare discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Review and analyze medical records, business records, deposition transcripts, and document productions.
• Organize and manage case documents and electronically stored information.
• Coordinate and track written discovery, document productions, and litigation deadlines.
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, witness files, and case analyses.
• Assist with identifying, retaining, and coordinating expert witnesses.
• Prepare trial exhibits, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinate trial logistics, including courtroom technology, witness scheduling, and exhibit management.
• Attend trials, arbitrations, mediations, and significant hearings as needed.
• Assist attorneys with motions, mediation statements, trial briefs, and appellate materials.
• Conduct factual investigations, public records research, and background research.
• Maintain accurate billable time records and meet productivity expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, experts, clients, and vendors to move cases efficiently toward resolution.

Education

• Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Insurance defense litigation.
• Complex litigation and discovery management.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts.
• Managing large document productions and electronically stored information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development and growth opportunities