Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Compensation
$90,000 - $120,000/year
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Legal & Government • Austin, Texas, United States

Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Austin, Texas, United States$90,000 – $120,000/yearOn-sitePosted 13 hours ago
Legal & Government

About the Role

Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Austin, Texas | Hybrid
LHH Legal is recruiting for a highly regarded commercial litigation boutique in Austin seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team.
This opportunity is ideal for a paralegal who enjoys complex, high-stakes litigation and wants to work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative, people-focused environment.
About the Opportunity
This nationally recognized litigation practice handles sophisticated commercial disputes with exposure ranging from $1 million to more than $200 million. The firm's practice includes:
  • Complex business litigation
  • Oil & gas disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Contract litigation
  • State and federal court matters nationwide
The firm is known for its exceptional culture, long-tenured employees, and commitment to professional development. This position is open due to a strategic backfill within the paralegal team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage large-scale case files and document databases
  • Support all phases of discovery
  • Organize and track case materials and deadlines
  • Draft and assist with basic discovery requests and responses
  • Prepare exhibits, binders, and materials for hearings and trials
  • Coordinate document production and review processes
  • Support trial teams in high-profile litigation matters
  • Work collaboratively with multiple attorneys across numerous cases
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
  • Strong commercial litigation experience required
  • Experience managing document-intensive matters
  • Proficiency with Relativity or similar document management platforms
  • Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
  • One of Austin's premier commercial litigation practices
  • Trial-heavy environment with meaningful exposure
  • No insurance defense or personal injury work
  • Collaborative team structure that is case-driven rather than attorney-driven
  • Average employee tenure significantly exceeds market norms
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value litigation matters
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 DOE
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 6% profit sharing program
  • 25% employer 401(k) match
  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parking
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • $10,000 relocation assistance available
  • Overtime eligibility
If you're seeking a long-term opportunity with a top-tier litigation team and want to work on complex commercial matters in a supportive boutique environment, we encourage you to apply.
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Courtney Keeter
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What You'll Do

Complex business litigation
Oil & gas disputes
Partnership disputes
Contract litigation
State and federal court matters nationwide
Manage large-scale case files and document databases

Skills & Technologies

Legal & Government