Thompson, Coe, Cousins

Thompson Coe is looking for an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join our San Antonio office. This is a great opportunity for a proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a very large and fast-paced docket.

The qualified candidate will utilize a high level of job expertise to complete paralegal tasks under the supervision of case attorneys. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and decision making. Ability to work in a collaborative and positive manner with all coworkers, clients, attorneys and non-attorney staff and observe confidentiality in all matters relating to the Firm.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial.
• Reviews medical records to determine what information is/is not needed for cases.
• Draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions, memoranda and correspondence.
• Prepare discovery.
• Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information.
• Enter time into accounting and billing software daily.
• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in all software; ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm.
• Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ recent law firm litigation paralegal experience, with Texas State courts and Federal litigation experience.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree and/or two-year ABA approved Paralegal certificate ideal but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro.Knowledge of DISCO is a plus but not necessary.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators.
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.