Commercial Litigation Paralegal - HTX

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

LHH Houston is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support a fiduciary and probate litigation practice group, working alongside a team of seven attorneys handling complex state court matters from inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial litigation experience, superb trial preparation skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; probate litigation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience in a Texas law firm environment.
• Probate or fiduciary litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates with substantial civil litigation defense and trial experience will also be considered.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state court procedures, litigation practices, and e-filing systems.
• Experience managing complex discovery and large document productions.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case development, discovery, trial preparation, trial support, appeals, and post-judgment proceedings
• Manage litigation files, calendars, deadlines, and case-related documents
• Conduct factual investigations and coordinate collection of evidence and records
• Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses
• Organize document productions, privilege logs, and case repositories
• Coordinate depositions, subpoenas, expert witnesses, and hearing logistics
• Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, trial notebooks, exhibits, and trial binders
• Provide on-site support during hearings, mediations, and trials
• Assist with appellate filings, judgment enforcement, and post-trial matters
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis
• Draft routine pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda
• Prepare and file documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Coordinate client meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and witness interviews

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Trial preparation

Texas law firm experience

Multi-matter management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

One of Texas’s premier law firms is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support a highly respected Fiduciary and Probate Litigation practice group. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of seven attorneys handling complex state court litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial litigation experience, exceptional trial preparation skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Probate litigation experience is preferred; however, candidates with extensive civil litigation defense and trial support experience will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm known for its team-oriented culture, long-term employee retention, and commitment to professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 DOE
• Hybrid schedule:
• 4 days in-office
• 1 day remote
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong reputation for employee development and long-term career growth
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case development, discovery, trial preparation, trial support, appeals, and post-judgment proceedings
• Manage litigation files, calendars, deadlines, and case-related documents
• Conduct factual investigations and coordinate collection of evidence and records
• Draft and prepare discovery requests and responses
• Organize document productions, privilege logs, and case repositories
• Coordinate depositions, subpoenas, expert witnesses, and hearing logistics
• Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, trial notebooks, exhibits, and trial binders
• Provide on-site support during hearings, mediations, and trials
• Assist with appellate filings, judgment enforcement, and post-trial matters
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis
• Draft routine pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda
• Prepare and file documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Coordinate client meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and witness interviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience in a Texas law firm environment
• Probate or fiduciary litigation experience strongly preferred
• Candidates with substantial civil litigation defense and trial experience will also be considered
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Texas state court procedures, litigation practices, and e-filing systems
• Experience managing complex discovery and large document productions
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• Document Management Systems
• Westlaw
• Lexis
• Excellent legal research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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