Are you an established Paralegal with litigation experience?
Bollier Ciccone LLP, a leading law firm in Central Texas, seeks an experienced, detail-oriented, organized, professional paralegal with at least five years’ experience to support our litigation team.
Why Bollier Ciccone LLP?
- Diverse and Professional Team: Embrace our core values of diversity, professionalism, initiative, cooperation, and resourcefulness.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance allowance. Generous 401K program. Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance paid. Paid vacation time. Mileage and other work-related expenses reimbursed. Free parking.
- Empowering Work Environment: Thrive in a supportive atmosphere that fosters ingenuity, teamwork, and mutual support.
Your Primary Role and Responsibilities
- Act as lead paralegal with docket and case management responsibilities
- Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, transactional documents, spreadsheets, and numerous other legal documents
- Prepare trial and hearing notebooks
- Document review and summary
- Provide direct assistance to the attorney for hearings and mediations
- Appear in person for hearings and mediation
- File documents electronically with the court, property records, and/or other locations
- Oversee and monitor calendar activity and track deadlines on all case matters
- Telephone and in-person contact with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and other legal professionals
- Screen potential new clients and manage conflicts
- Keep track of case status and tasks for the team and follow up for completion
- Maintain and organize client files
- Manage and oversee litigation assistants
- Conduct some legal research
Traits and Skills We Are Looking For
- Strong work ethic and desire to work
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong writing skills and excellent proof-reading skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and follow up on tasks
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Typing 60 words per minute or more with a high accuracy rate
- Experience using Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, eFiling software, Adobe and Zoom
- Experience with Centerbase is highly preferred
- Board Certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Additional Notes – Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods, lifting approximately 20 pounds, standing for brief periods.