Construction Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Burnett Specialists, a national firm with offices in Houston, seeks a Construction Litigation Paralegal to support complex construction disputes throughout litigation and arbitration. You will work closely with attorneys from case inception to resolution, including hearings and appeals.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate and 5+ years of experience, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.
• Five or more years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally supporting complex commercial or construction-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management practices.
• Experience supporting matters through all phases of litigation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, proofreading, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support client demands, hearings, and trial schedules.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to manage litigation and arbitration matters from inception through trial, hearing, and appeal.
• Provide hands-on trial and hearing support using litigation presentation software such as OnCue.
• Coordinate case strategy by managing calendars, court filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Draft and prepare routine pleadings, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other litigation documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure seamless case management.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw and other industry-leading research tools.
• Support discovery efforts, including document review, productions, redactions, Bates labeling, and exhibit management.
• Analyze, organize, and summarize key case materials to support litigation strategy.
• Coordinate depositions, witnesses, and trial logistics with attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors.
• Manage eDiscovery workflows, including ESI protocols, Relativity review databases, and productions.
• Maintain Opus 2 databases, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and designation records.
• Build strong working relationships through professional communication with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and vendors.
• Successfully manage multiple high-priority matters in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Construction litigation

Case management

Legal research

Trial support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

OnCue

Relativity

Opus 2

Job description

National firm with offices in Houston is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal. Position Summary: Join this firm's Construction Practice Group and play a critical role in some of the firm’s most complex and high-profile construction disputes. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will partner closely with attorneys throughout every stage of the litigation process, from case inception through arbitration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on significant construction matters. Experience with construction litigation and arbitrations is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to manage litigation and arbitration matters from inception through trial, hearing, and appeal.
• Provide hands-on trial and hearing support using litigation presentation software such as OnCue.
• Coordinate case strategy by managing calendars, court filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Draft and prepare routine pleadings, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other litigation documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure seamless case management.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw and other industry-leading research tools.
• Support discovery efforts, including document review, productions, redactions, Bates labeling, and exhibit management.
• Analyze, organize, and summarize key case materials to support litigation strategy.
• Coordinate depositions, witnesses, and trial logistics with attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors.
• Manage eDiscovery workflows, including ESI protocols, Relativity review databases, and productions.
• Maintain Opus 2 databases, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and designation records.
• Build strong working relationships through professional communication with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and vendors.
• Successfully manage multiple high-priority matters in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate, or degree in Paralegal Studies preferred.
• Five or more years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally supporting complex commercial or construction-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management practices.
• Experience supporting matters through all phases of litigation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, proofreading, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support client demands, hearings, and trial schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Robust professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture.
• The opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile construction litigation and arbitration matters.
• A workplace recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a Top Workplace, reflecting our commitment to employee engagement and professional success.