Litigation Paralegal In-House
Job Description
In-House Litigation Paralegal (Austin, TX / Temp-to-Hire)
If you're a litigation paralegal who wants more hands-on experience, close work with attorneys, and no billable hours, take a look at this role. Latitude is working with a leading company that is adding a Litigation Paralegal to its in-house Legal Department in Austin, TX.
You'll join a small litigation team and support attorneys across the full life of a case. You'll help manage the litigation hold process from issuance through collection, support discovery, track depositions and other key deadlines, and help prepare mediation materials and position statements. You'll also join depositions alongside litigation counsel, giving you a close look at case strategy while you handle the follow-up that keeps matters moving.
The role starts as a temporary position through Latitude, with the goal of becoming a permanent position with the company. The client wants a long-term member of its team, and the temporary period gives both sides a chance to make sure the fit is right.
Basic Requirements for the In-House Litigation Paralegal:
- 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience at a law firm, in an in-house legal department, or both
- eDiscovery experience
- Familiarity with litigation holds and document collections
- Experience calendaring and supporting depositions
- Exposure to mediation preparation, including helping draft position statements
- Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Comfort working with outside counsel
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred
Position Details of the In-House Litigation Paralegal:
- Type of role: Temp-to-Hire
- Schedule: Full time
- Location: Austin, TX onsite
Compensation:
The base salary range is $90,000-$115,000, plus bonus and with full benefits.
Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company.
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FAQ:
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