Litigation Paralegal

Addison Group; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

401(k)

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Addison Group is seeking an experienced paralegal to manage case files, coordinate filings, and support trial and deposition work in a fast-paced litigation environment. The role requires strong research, document management, and collaboration with multiple attorneys and external parties.

Responsibilities include e-discovery coordination, exhibit preparation, and liaising with clients, agencies, and experts. Travel to trials/arbitrations is expected where required.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations.
• Experience filing documents in various jurisdictions, including state and federal courts.
• Prior experience supporting a minimum of four attorneys concurrently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage all aspects of case files including calendaring deadlines, file maintenance, and participation in status meetings.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents including cite checking and compiling appendices and exhibits.
• Proficiency with electronic filings and working knowledge of state and federal filing rules and procedures.
• Manage, coordinate, and prepare for hearings and depositions, including draft witness outlines and exhibits.
• Collaborate with e-discovery project manager to facilitate document production from collection to production across formats.
• Interact with clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, and other law firms.
• Travel to and participate in trials or arbitrations.
• Possess the ability to function independently and collaboratively with a team daily.

Conocimientos

Paralegal

Litigation support

Research & analysis

Document management

Herramientas

Relativity

iManage

Westlaw

Harvey

Descripción del empleo

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, 401 (k), PTO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of case files including calendaring deadlines, file maintenance, and participation in status meetings.
• Utilize litigation support systems, specifically Relativity, iManage, Westlaw and Harvey.
• Perform substantive research, including analyzing documents and materials and summarizing for attorney review.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents including cite checking and compiling appendices and exhibits.
• Proficiency with electronic filings and working knowledge of state and federal filing rules and procedures.
• Manage, coordinate, and prepare for hearings and depositions, including draft witness outlines, prepare deposition exhibits, and liaise with experts and witnesses.
• Collaborate with e-discovery project manager to facilitate the document production process from collection through production across all formats.
• Interact with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.).
• Manage trial preparations, including logistics, attorney support, drafting and management of trial exhibit list, deposition designations, witness lists, and other required pretrial filings, exhibit tracking, testimony time, and assist with all other attorney assignments during court proceedings.
• Travel to and participate in trials or arbitrations.
• Possess the ability to function independently and collaboratively with a team daily.
• Any other functions or duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience in litigation required.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials and arbitrations required.
• Experience filing documents in various jurisdictions, including both state and federal courts.
• Prior experience supporting a minimum of four attorneys concurrently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.