Contract Paralegal - DOJ Trustee Program (Houston)

Ardelle Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,580 - 33,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A legal services provider in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the Department of Justice. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a focus on case management and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys, reviewing documents, attending hearings, and preparing legal documents. This full-time contract position offers competitive pay and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong paralegal background or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Experience in timely data management and legal document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to attorney or government official and be readily available.
• Review documents to extract data and make recommendations.
• Attend hearings and prepare reports on observations.

Skills

Case file analysis & evaluation

Ability to identify discrepancies

Review precedents

Data management

Pre‑trial preparation

Interviewing clients

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of paralegal experience

High school certificate plus 4 years of paralegal experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A legal services provider in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the Department of Justice. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a focus on case management and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys, reviewing documents, attending hearings, and preparing legal documents. This full-time contract position offers competitive pay and various benefits.