Hybrid Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Teladoc coverage for remote medical

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Résumé du poste

Jobot in Texas seeks a Hybrid Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of litigation. The role combines research, drafting, and file management with strict deadlines and efficient case coordination.

You'll work in a collaborative environment with robust benefits, including medical/dental/vision, life/ disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $85,000 annually, with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably labor & employment.
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documents, court practices, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with vendors, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Compulaw, and Kolfax.
• Experience in employment defense cases.
• Proficiency in New York E-filing on state and federal levels.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support the case.
• Assemble affidavits and other legal documents for court use.
• Coordinate with vendors, opposing counsel, and clients to gather information.
• Maintain case files and ensure proper organization and filing.
• Follow full cycle litigation lifecycle to meet deadlines.
• Research legal articles and codes to stay updated on developments.
• Provide support in labor and employment law cases.
• Utilize Westlaw, Compulaw, and Kolfax for research.
• Support employment defense cases.

Connaissances

Legal research

Communication

Organization

Time management

Formation

Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Outils

Westlaw

Compulaw

Kolfax

Description du poste

Job details:

Hybrid Litigation Paralegal/ $$$/ Great Benefits/ 401k Match/ Great Location

Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

An internationally-recognized appellate boutique with offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Your firm's dedication to appellate law and the gathering of highly-experienced practitioners from across Texas sets you apart as specialists in this field. Here's a brief overview you can use to showcase your firm:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Hybrid Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. As a paralegal, you will be responsible for providing support to attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. You will work closely with our legal team to ensure that all legal matters are handled efficiently and effectively. This is a full-time position in the legal industry.

Why join us?

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• And more

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, including but not limited to, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support the case.
• Assemble affidavits and other legal documents for use in court proceedings.
• Communicate with vendors, opposing counsel, and clients to gather information and coordinate efforts.
• Maintain case files and ensure that all documents are properly organized and filed.
• Follow full cycle litigation lifecycle to ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Research legal articles, treaties, and legal codes to stay up-to-date on legal developments.
• Provide support in labor and employment law cases.
• Utilize Westlaw, Compulaw, and Kolfax to assist with legal research.
• Provide support in employment defense cases.
• Proficiency in New York E-filing on a state and federal level required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in labor and employment law.
• Working knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documents, court practices, and legal procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with vendors, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Compulaw, and Kolfax.
• Experience in employment defense cases.
• Proficiency in New York E-filing on a state and federal level required.
• Years of experience in relevant L&E litigation environments.

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