Wick Phillips is a full-service business law firm founded in 2004, with over 90 attorneys across offices in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The firm's partners, having gained valuable experience at large law firms, provide practical and efficient legal services to businesses across a wide range of industries, including finance, real estate, construction and development, healthcare, securities and investments, insurance, oil and gas, and many more. Wick Phillips has thrived by offering personalized attention and maintaining high standards in handling both complex and routine matters. The firm prioritizes understanding client goals, fostering long-term relationships, and practicing "Law with Purpose®."
Wick Phillips is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Paralegal to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and legal support for assigned attorneys as well as other attorneys and paralegals in the litigation group, primarily in support of labor and employment-related litigation matters.
If you are a motivated and talented paralegal seeking a collaborative environment to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support 4-5 attorneys (both partners and associates) with administrative tasks such as calendaring, document preparation and review, filing in both state and federal court, conducting Westlaw searches, court and client communication, matter tracking and reminders, etc.
- Provide support to other attorneys and paralegals as needed
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Uphold and embody the firm’s core values in all professional activities
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience required; labor & employment experience preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of the court system, court filing and related programs and tools, as well as court protocols and deadlines
- Highly skilled typist with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail
- Experience using document management systems such as iManage
- Experience with printing, scanning, emailing, phone, and postage machine
- Physically able to lift and carry 10-40 pounds, move between floors, sit for extended periods, and perform office-related physical activities as needed
Your personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Your information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. If you have any questions regarding how we handle your data, please contact us.
Wick Phillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
