Paralegal

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Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is looking for a Paralegal to support the Firm’s attorneys primarily in its Austin, TX, office. We seek a career-oriented individual with experience in supporting attorneys in busy litigation and regulatory compliance practice groups. Strong project management, research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communications skills are required for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work directly with client and technical consulting counterparts on integrated legal and technical negotiating teams to prepare data and project submissions to government entities as part of complex enforcement and permitting matters

Attend state and federal agency public meetings and hearings; create summaries thereof; conduct research and monitor agency developments and websites, and coordinate open records information requests and filings

Review legal documents and conduct factual research and analysis

Manage e-discovery; manage electronic files for responding to information requests

Proofread, check accuracy of quotes, and cite formats in legal documents

Review local court rules and identify filing requirements

Conduct electronic and paper filings with court

Assist in preparing reports, affidavits, correspondences, declarations, and complaints

Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions; attend depositions; prepare deposition digests

Assist attorneys with trials, mediations, arbitrations, or other forms of ADR

Monitor and review legal publications and trade press for tracking regulatory developments

Enter billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Other appropriate duties such as support for practice groups, marketing, and other departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Strong proficiency in Excel; computer proficiency, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Familiarity with major ediscovery platforms such as CasePoint, Relativity

Knowledge of electronic filings (state and federal), as well as court rules and procedures, litigation terminology, and documentation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Flexibility to work late and travel (locally and nationally) as needed

Ability to retrieve and distribute print volumes, push and pull packages and books weighing up to 30 pounds, and ability to retrieve objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high and replace same

Paralegal certificate a plus

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular person. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Company info

Beveridge & Diamond PC
Website : http://www.bdlaw.com