Litigation Paralegal

Perry Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Financial planning

Time off

Family & lifestyle

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Stable company

Job summary

Perry Homes in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the Litigation team on pre-litigation and litigation matters. You will handle intake, tracking, and file management, and assist attorneys with discovery, subpoenas, and trial prep.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of paralegal/analyst experience, a relevant degree or paralegal certification, and strong MS Office/SharePoint skills. This is an on-site role within a collaborative, fast-paced legal department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal analyst, paralegal, or claims experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Paralegal education or certification preferred.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of claims and litigation matters from notice to closure.
• Maintain complete matter files and records.
• Coordinate holds, preservation, collection, and production with attorneys.
• Track court deadlines and hearings.
• Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, and trial prep.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on budgets, invoices, and reporting.
• Assist with risk management reporting and dashboards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Time management

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

About The Role

The Litigation Paralegal will support the Litigation team with a variety of projects, including assisting in the evaluation and resolution of pre‑litigation and litigation matters. This position will also complete special projects as assigned and assist the Legal Department as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the administrative lifecycle of claims and litigation matters from initial notice through resolution and closure, including intake, evaluation, assignment, and tracking.
• Maintain complete and accurate matter files and records, including pleadings, correspondence, discovery, contracts, photographs, reports, settlement documents, claim and litigation status, exposure, reserves, settlement amounts, and disposition.
• Coordinate litigation holds, document preservation, collection, and production in partnership with attorneys and appropriate business functions.
• Track court deadlines, discovery obligations, hearings, mediations, depositions, expert deadlines, and other critical dates.
• Assist attorneys with discovery responses, subpoenas, document productions, chronologies, witness files, legal and factual research, and trial or mediation preparation.
• Prepare legal documents and internal and external correspondence, including settlement documentation and releases, and assist with payment processing and matter closure.
• Coordinate with outside counsel regarding matter status, budgets, invoices, reporting requirements, and upcoming deadlines; review legal invoices and assist with billing compliance and matter budgeting.
• Assist claim reporting and information exchange with Risk Management, insurers, brokers, and third‑party administrators, as appropriate.
• Assist with or prepare periodic claims and litigation reports, dashboards, and summaries for Legal leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify aging matters, missed milestones, developing trends, and matters requiring attorney or leadership attention.
• Support continuous improvement of claims and litigation processes, procedures, templates, and matter‑management systems.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including copying, scanning, finalizing documentation for distribution, and uploading information and documents into SharePoint.
• Maintain confidentiality, appropriately protect attorney‑client privilege, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal analyst, paralegal, or claims experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Completion of Paralegal Education (Certificate) or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Time management skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Financial Planning
• Time Off & Life Balance
• Family & Lifestyle

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Culture that is collaborative, inclusive, fast‑paced, people‑first

• Stable company with strong reputation in the market

Why Join Perry Homes?

At Perry Homes, we’re committed to integrity, excellence, and service—values that guide every customer interaction. Join a team where your work directly contributes to an exceptional homebuying experience and a trusted brand. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer