Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a motivated Litigation Paralegal for its boutique law firm in Houston, TX. The role includes preparing documents for estate planning, managing court filings, and client communications.

The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of paralegal experience, particularly in General Litigation, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Experience with General Litigation.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for estate planning.
• Handle probate court filings and litigation cases.
• Draft correspondence and maintain case lists.

Skills

Paralegal experience

General Litigation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

Litigation Paralegal- Houston, TX

Specialized, boutique law firm currently seeking a professional, responsible, and motivated candidate to work in our office as a Probate Litigation and Estate Administration Paralegal. The Firm has doubled in size in the last 4 years and the growth continues.

Responsibilities

• Document preparation for estate planning
• Document preparation for probate court filings and probate litigation cases
• Document preparation for trust administration
• Drafting correspondence
• Sorting, scanning and filing mail for client files
• Client contact and communication
• Maintaining active case lists

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will possess at least 2-5 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with experience with General Litigation. Any probate litigation experience is a bonus.
• The successful candidate should possess prior work experience in a fast-paced, professional atmosphere and have a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to successfully manage priorities is essential.
• Candidates must have poise and excellent communication skills; be meticulous, accurate, and have extraordinary organizational skills; be able to multi-task and must be highly motivated; and exhibit initiative.