Job Description
Brunkenhoefer, P.C. Injury Attorneys is a small, reputable plaintiffs’ personal injury trial law firm in Corpus Christi that is looking for Litigation Paralegals to be a part of our firm.
Candidates must be able to work independently, be self-starters, be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, have a professional demeanor, maintain thorough and accurate information, possess good client relations skills, be able to communicate clearly and be a team player. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, be skilled multitaskers, work well with others in the office, and have the ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure (deadlines).
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Preparation of legal documents (petitions, motions, etc.), under the supervision of attorneys
Maintaining/documenting chain of custody for evidence
Calendaring events and deadlines
Drafting correspondence/emails
Preparing/responding to discovery
Scheduling depositions
Coordinating/designating experts
Document management
Preparation of trial documents/notebooks
Use case management software (Smart Advocate)
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro.
Work is from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday (12:00 pm- 1:00 pm lunch, with breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon). That’s it. Our staff members do not work after hours or on weekends, unless we are preparing for trial (but, even then, good prior planning can avoid the need for working beyond the usual hours). NOTE: Our philosophy is simple: Give us everything you have from 8-5, go home to your family, enjoy your life without after hours calls, and recharge so you can give us a full effort the next day.
This is not a remote position. However, you will have a private office with a view.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Benefits offered after probationary period: Paid time off (vacation and sick time); health insurance (employer pays 80%, employee pays 20%); dental/vision insurance; 401k plan with employer matching (eligible participants); profit-sharing plan (eligible participants); a first rate firm trip each summer (usually, Vegas); the office being closed during Christmas week (or some combination of 9-10 days in a row during the Holidays, depending upon when the holidays fall); and reserved parking.
The stated salary range is necessary to post this listing. The actual salary range may extend above or below that listed, depending upon the experience and capabilities of each applicant.