The Austin office of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a paralegal to support the lawyers in the firm’s litigation groups. Experience with arbitration and trial preparation/attendance and supporting lawyers engaged in litigation is required. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Assist with trial preparation, including organize and index exhibits, prepare trial binders and manage document-intensive files 

• Prepare first draft of correspondence or serve as the liaison between trial team and third parties such as witnesses, clients, vendors and courtroom personnel, as requested 

• Proofread legal documents for contextual content, grammar, typographical and spelling errors; hyperlink citations and documents; extensive experience with e-filing court documents 

• Efficiently manage and catalog the production of hard copy and electronic client documents and data, processing documents from opposing counsel and third parties, etc. both internally and when using a document review platform (e.g. Relativity or Axcelerate) 

• Create demonstratives and prepare exhibits for depositions, hearings, etc. from electronic data 

• E-filing motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings 

• Project management, including docketing deadlines and create task lists for project completion 

• Online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties, as assigned 

The role requires presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy. Overtime and flexibility in schedule may be required from time to time. Travel may be required.  

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience in a defense law firm 

• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism 

• Perform work efficiently and cost-effectively 

• Ability to work overtime when required 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties (e.g. document review vendors) 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with competing priorities and deadlines 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities 

• Detail oriented, with above average spelling, language and grammar skills and proficient in cite checking legal documents 

• Familiarity with legal resources such as Lexis and Westlaw 

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint 

• High regard for confidentiality and quality work product