Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

About the Role

Litigation Paralegal

Paralegals · Austin, Texas (Remote)

Zinda Law Group is a rapidly growing, elite personal injury law firm. We handle complex cases and maintain a small docket, enabling us to best serve our clients. At Zinda Law Group, we do things differently. We are innovative, use cutting edge technology, and have a start-up mentality. Our firm is a member of the Inc. 5000 and was named one of the top Firms in the Austin area for 2020 by Austin Monthly Magazine.

By joining our firm, you will have the following opportunities at your disposal:

Valuable, Rewarding Work: Every day, you will be helping people. Our clients come to us after they have been through one of the worst days of their lives, and the work you do here will help them get the justice they deserve and get their lives back on track.

Continuous Learning: You will be mentored by and train with top professionals in your field from day one. Our own in-house certifications and trainings will help you succeed no matter your level of experience.

Remarkable Colleagues: When you join our team, you join a group of diverse individuals who are dedicated and passionate about the work they do every single day.

Our core principles are:

Excellence Always;

Only the Best;

Failure is Not an Option;

We All Take Out the Trash;

Run the Firm Like a Business.

Responsibilities:

Schedule and calendar filing deadlines, depositions, mediations, and hearings

Prepare discovery responses

Summarize medical records and depositions transcripts

Draft correspondence

Prepare exhibit binders and trial notebooks

E-Filing

Update case management system

Submit payment requests for case invoices

Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses

Work with pre-litigation paralegals to ensure timely client follow-up

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required

1+ years of litigation experience

Bilingual is a plus but not required

Capable of working in a fast paced environment

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to think logically

Attention to detail

Reliable internet connection

Trustworthy, exercising confidentiality in all situations

Dedication and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks

Compensation & Benefits:

$28 – $36/hour, depending on experience

Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays

IRA Plan with company contribution match (up to 3%)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Parental leave

Opportunities to work remotely

Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring by our outstanding team

Opportunities to advance