Who we are
Themis-tech provides technological foundations for an innovative business approach that enables law firms to provide an entirely new experience - legal careOur technology was created to empower legal teams to do their best work and better support clients throughout their legal journey.
We are looking for a skilled, tech-savvy paralegal to join our customer-facing family law/criminal team.
In addition to the below requirements, the ideal candidate will possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and demonstrate self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills.
Responsibilities
Conduct investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
Draft pleadings, motions and file them with the court
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, independently obtain and organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
Aid attorneys with drafting, and responding to, interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Maintain routine communications with clients and attorneys about case status and preparation
**this is a remote role, but must be based in texas.
Requirements
Min 3-5 years of proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
An understanding of and/or working knowledge of family law litigation transactions (state and federal deadlines and rules) is highly preferred
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
Paralegal certificate, bachelor`s degree preferred (not required)
Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
Ability to manage trial preparation including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
High proficiency in ms suite, specifically word, g suite and overall tech savvy, able to learn new systems quickly and be comfortable with technology
Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
Responsive and adaptable, start-up experience and/or interest is preferred
Comfortable with remote work environments, use of communications tools like slack
