Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Bankruptcy Paralegal position include:

- Working with a minimum of four attorneys.
- Managing calendars and scheduling.
- Document management, which involves reviewing, creating, and organizing legal documents.
- Compiling information necessary for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Prioritizing responsibilities effectively.

Education and Experience Information:

- A Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal Certificate is required. The necessity of a certificate may depend on regional, state, or client specifications.
- A minimum of three years of work experience in Bankruptcy litigation is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, is essential.
- Strong skills in Excel are particularly important.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- The ability to work flexible or fluctuating hours is necessary.
- This role requires an annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours.

Salary Information:

- The law firm offers competitive compensation for this position.
- Benefits provided include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k plan with employer contributions.
- Employees are also entitled to sick and vacation time.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement are available within a collaborative team environment.

Please note that the law firm is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.