Full Time Litigation Paralegal

Allensworth, a busy and growing commercial construction law firm, seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal in its downtown Austin office.

The ideal candidate is energetic, positive, proactive, and process-driven, can take initiative and direction in a team-oriented environment, and is comfortable working at a fast-paced, busy law firm. Working in close partnership with our attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff, the Litigation Paralegal will have the following key responsibilities:

Day-to-day management of complex, multiparty lawsuits for multiple attorneys, including management of incoming and outgoing documents and all scheduling needs

Calendaring and monitoring litigation deadlines and assisting attorneys with management of same

Prepare first draft shell pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, motions, and orders

Prepare documents for production (review for privilege and Bates label)

Edit, format, proofread and finalize various documents

Compose transmittal and other correspondence to opposing counsel, court administrators, litigation support vendors, insurers, etc.

Electronic filing of court documents

Timely handling of case-related administrative duties, including conflicts checks, client engagement letters, calendaring, travel arrangements, opening and closing of files, etc.

litigation experience preferred

Qualified candidates will have excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills

Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom/etc., Competitive salary, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation/sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team that’s dedicated to serving our clients.

Allensworth focuses exclusively on the practice of construction law. For 30 years, we’ve handled complex construction matters throughout all phases of a construction project, from the first notice of a claim to the last appeal, for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry. Our 360-degree view of the industry and singular focus on construction law allows us to provide clients with comprehensive insight, education, and strategies to minimize risk, accomplish business objectives, and resolve disputes.