Litigation Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Key Responsibilities:

Provide paralegal support to a minimum of (4) attorneys with a busy litigation practice
Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial materials
Prepare and organize discovery responses, including document review and production
Maintain case files and document management system
Conduct legal research and fact-checking
Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and trials
Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists
Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
Manage attorney calendars and deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
At least three (3) years of litigation work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
Experience in insurance defense is required

Salary Information

Competitive salary based on experience
Annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours
Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement
Range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k with employer contribution
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm

H1: Litigation Paralegal - Houston Office - Full-Time Position

H2: Join Our Team at Lewis Brisbois - A National Law Firm with a Wide Range of Legal Services

Overview:

- Seeking a paralegal with litigation experience for our Houston office
- Primary duties include working for a minimum of 4 attorneys, calendaring, document management, and compiling information for discovery responses and trial preparation
- Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties and a multitude of sub-specialties
- We provide comprehensive service on a national scale and have longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients
- Competitive compensation and benefits package offered, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and PTO

Responsibilities:

- Provide paralegal support to 4 attorneys with a busy litigation practice
- Draft, review, and organize legal documents
- Prepare and organize discovery responses
- Conduct legal research and fact-checking
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and trials
- Assist with trial preparation
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Manage attorney calendars and deadlines

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required
- 3+ years of litigation work experience, with insurance defense experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong Excel skills
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Flexibility to work fluctuating work hours

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours
- Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement
- Range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k with employer contribution
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, and bonus opportunities for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement

Spanish

Litigation support, document management, calendaring, case management, legal research, drafting legal documents, trial preparation, communication, organization, Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the email provided. Please include “Houston Paralegal” in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm setting, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

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