Paralegal

About the Firm

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities.

Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities.

Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.

About the Opportunity

We are a Law firm with state-wide practice seeking a full time LITIGATION PARALEGAL for its Austin office. (Central location.

Candidate must have minimum 4 years litigation experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of the civil court system.

We represent appraisal districts in their value litigation cases and have a booming docket.

Qualifications : at least 4 years experience, degree ideally in paralegal studies, as well as a paralegal certificate, but will consider significant paralegal experience in lieu of those qualifications.

Experience with a high-volume practice is a plus.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of legal and administrative tasks, including :

• Prepare / draft pleadings, motions and written discovery in civil litigation.
• Communicate and assist clients and attorneys in preparing responses to written discovery, document production(s), preparing for depositions and trials.
• Review incoming mail / e-mail to calendar events and deadlines.
• Ability to manage a large docket efficiently (manage electronic filing, calendars, litigation deadlines, etc.)
• Perform duties administrative in nature pertaining to cases.
• Prepare cases for trial including exhibit preparation, knowledge of electronic exhibit preparation, ability to prepare a trial notebook and jury charge, etc.

The ideal candidate for the position must be able to function well in a fast-paced, professional environment, be extremely organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision.

The ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines is essential. The candidate must have a high level of efficiency and accuracy in dealing with detailed work.

Candidate must be computer literate with Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Clio or similar billing system.

Great work environment, vacation days, and medical / health insurance in addition to 401K with generous match. We typically provide end of year bonuses as well depending upon firm performance and individual performance.

Training will be provided. We have an excellent group of professionals who work collaboratively with each other. A positive attitude and a desire to be part of the team are required traits.

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