Business Litigation Paralegal — Trial & Discovery Pro

Winstead PC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstead PC in Houston is seeking an experienced paralegal for the Business Litigation Practice Group. The role supports pleadings, discovery, document review, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and at least 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm, a Paralegal Certificate, or a CLA certification. Strong written and oral communication, and willingness to work overtime, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 4+ years paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience preparing and filing pleadings; drafting client correspondence
• Superior oral and written communication skills; ability to manage a diverse caseload and work overtime

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings
• Draft client correspondence
• Perform document review and assist with discovery
• Maintain calendar of docket events and deadlines
• Assist in hearings and at trial; utilize presentation technology
• Manage diverse caseload including eminent domain and commercial litigation

Skills

Pleadings preparation

Document review

Discovery support

Calendar management

Trial assistance

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job description

TheBusiness Litigation Practice Groupinthe Houstonoffice is seeking an experienced paralegal. Successful candidates will have experience preparing and filing pleadings, drafting client correspondence, performing document review, assisting with discovery, maintaining a calendar of docket events and deadlines, assisting in hearings and at trial and utilizing presentation technology. Candidates will be expected to manage a diverse caseload, including eminent domain and commercial litigation, and have flexibility to work overtime when necessary. Superior oral and written communication skills are essential.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and at least one of the following criteria: (1) 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm; (2) Paralegal Certificate; (3) Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal.