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: Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, from case intake to trial and post-trial matters.
- Draft, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence in both state and federal courts.
- Maintain and organize case files, exhibits, and discovery materials.
- Coordinate scheduling of depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
- Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars in accordance with court rules and firm procedures.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
- Assist in trial preparation and the organization of trial exhibits and notebooks.
- Perform general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, time entry, and expense reporting.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 3+ years of litigation experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role, with a preference for experience in insurance defense.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal software (., ProLaw or similar).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Salary Information:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Additional Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.