Litigation Paralegal

Paramount Legal; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing legal team in a hybrid role. The candidate should have a strong background in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation, with hands-on litigation experience.

The ideal candidate must have experience e-filing in California State Courts and be adept at discovery, pleadings, and deposition/trial preparation. The role requires excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• California State Court e-filing experience is required.
• Strong discovery and trial preparation experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• E-file in California State Courts.
• Review and organize case materials and discovery.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines and support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

E-filing in CA State Courts

Discovery and trial preparation

Organizational skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a growing legal team! This is a hybrid opportunity for a paralegal with a strong background in insurance defense and/or commercial litigation.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on litigation experience and must have experience e-filing in California State Courts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to discovery
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• E-file in California State Courts
• Review and organize case materials and discovery
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation
• Manage deadlines and support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• California State Court e-filing experience is required
• Strong discovery and trial preparation experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

This is a hybrid position, and candidates must reside in or near one of the following markets:

Phoenix | Denver | Atlanta | Hartford | Fort Lauderdale | Miami | Orlando | Tampa | Indianapolis | Lexington | Dallas | Houston | Kansas City | Nashville

Great opportunity to join a strong team with a hybrid schedule and work on sophisticated litigation matters. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION!