Litigation & Guardianship Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to join our litigation and guardianship team, supporting one of our attorneys who carries a busy caseload of client meetings, mediations, and court appearances. You'll be trusted to run point independently on day-to-day matters when the attorney is out of the office, using good judgment to keep things moving. The role also includes some executive assistant–style support to help keep our busy attorneys prepared and successful. Key Responsibilities Manage caseload status, deadlines, and client communication independently, including while the attorney is in court or mediation and unreachable. Prepare case materials and summaries ahead of client meetings, mediations, and court dates. Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court on scheduling and case logistics. Flag and triage what needs the attorney's attention versus what can be handled directly, proactively and without waiting to be asked. Draft first drafts of legal documents, including motions, petitions, answers, and trial documentation. Prepare for and occasionally attend substantive hearings and final trials. Provide occasional executive assistant support, including calendar management, meeting preparation, correspondence, and special projects as needed. Coordinate with internal teams to keep communication and workflow moving across matters. You will bill your time with a lower-than-industry-standard billable hour goal. About the Job We are seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to join our litigation and guardianship team, supporting one of our attorneys who carries a busy caseload of client meetings, mediations, and court appearances. You'll be trusted to run point independently on day-to-day matters when the attorney is out of the office, using good judgment to keep things moving. The role also includes some executive assistant–style support to help keep our busy attorneys prepared and successful. About Us Hardie Alcozer is a client-focused law firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in estate planning, probate, and fiduciary litigation. We exist to take the mystery out of the legal process—helping people understand each step and empowering them to make confident decisions about their futures. Our culture is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and approachability. Clients often tell us that we're different from what they expected in a law firm — professional, approachable, and genuinely caring. We take pride in combining exceptional legal services with a compassionate client experience. We offer: Pay: $60,000 – $72,000 per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, hybrid (2–3 days per week in our Austin office) Generous time off, mental health days, and mental health activity reimbursements Retirement plan matching and health insurance A collaborative, supportive environment focused on client care and team well-being Qualifications At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience in Texas. Guardianship or probate litigation experience is a plus, but not required. Experience tracking and recording time is a plus, but not required. Confident and decisive, comfortable managing up and making calls independently. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Comfortable providing occasional executive assistant support to a senior associate. Must be based in Austin (hybrid, 2–3 days per week in office). #J-18808-Ljbffr Hardie Alcozer