Hybrid Litigation Paralegal - OT Eligible & Trial-Ready

Innovative Driven; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

EAP

PTO

401(k) with profit sharing

Gym access

Job summary

Innovative Driven is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a leading boutique law firm in Houston. The role requires five years of paralegal experience in litigation, trial prep, and filing in state and federal courts.

The position is hybrid: three days on-site at the Houston office and two days remote. You will support complex trials, oversee calendar deadlines, manage case files, and coordinate e-discovery using Relativity, iManage, Westlaw, and Harvey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in litigation, including trial prep and attendance.
• Experience filing documents in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and document management systems (iManage, SharePoint).
• Experience with AI legal tools (Harvey, CoCounsel, Lexis+).

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, deadlines, and participation in status meetings.
• Utilize litigation support systems (Relativity, iManage, Westlaw, Harvey).
• Perform substantive research and analysis.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs.
• Draft witness outlines and deposition exhibits; assist with trial filings.
• Travel to and participate in trials or arbitrations.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Calendar management

E-discovery coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

iManage

Westlaw

Harvey

Trial Director

OnCue

Lexis+

Job description

Innovative Driven is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a leading boutique law firm in Houston. The role requires five years of paralegal experience in litigation, trial prep, and filing in state and federal courts.

The position is hybrid: three days on-site at the Houston office and two days remote. You will support complex trials, oversee calendar deadlines, manage case files, and coordinate e-discovery using Relativity, iManage, Westlaw, and Harvey.