Litigation Paralegal

Adroit Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adroit Partners is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide specialized litigation support to the Deputy General Counsel - Litigation and comprehensive legal administration for the Legal Department. The role demands exceptional organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will bring professionalism and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while supporting outside counsel and internal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house at a public company, large law firm, or other relevant professional experience.
• Litigation experience required, including familiarity with discovery and e-discovery practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedure, and court eFiling processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal research platforms, and legal matter management tools.
• Experience leveraging AI tools or analytics in legal workflows a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for litigation and matter management, including engagement, onboarding, and coordination of outside counsel.
• Manage case lifecycles from opening through closure, maintaining accurate matter data and documentation.
• Coordinate collection, review, and organization of documents and information needed to respond to claims, subpoenas, and records requests.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, claims, and investigations by gathering and providing relevant information.
• Issue and track litigation hold notices; coordinate and organize materials for e-discovery and production.
• Maintain and track all critical deadlines, including subpoenas, records requests, discovery deadlines, mediation or arbitration dates, and settlement dates.
• Track and report on litigation matters and trends, providing actionable insights to legal leadership and other stakeholders.
• Process invoices, travel arrangements, meeting logistics and monthly expense reports for attorneys.
• Function as a liaison between internal departments and outside counsel to ensure efficient communication and timely responses.

Skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research platforms

Legal matter management tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Overview**

The Litigation Paralegal provides specialized litigation support to the Deputy General Counsel - Litigation and comprehensive legal administration support to the Legal Department. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of the litigation process, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Litigation & Matter Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for litigation and matter management, including engagement, onboarding, and coordination of outside counsel.
• Manage case lifecycles from opening through closure, maintaining accurate matter data and documentation.
• Coordinate collection, review, and organization of documents and information needed to respond to claims, subpoenas, and records requests.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries, claims, and investigations by gathering and providing relevant information.
• Issue and track litigation hold notices; coordinate and organize materials for e-discovery and production.
• Maintain and track all critical deadlines, including:
• Subpoena, records requests and claims
• Discovery deadlines and case management orders
• Mediation or arbitration dates and settlement dates
• Any other dates critical to litigation or regulatory compliance

Analysis & Reporting

• Track and report on litigation matters and trends, providing actionable insights to legal leadership and other stakeholders.
• Support accurate and timely reporting through data analysis and consistent recordkeeping.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Process invoices, settlement payments, and mediation/arbitration fees
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meeting logistics and monthly expense reports for attorneys
• Manage office supply procurement, mail administration, and other departmental operational needs.

Communication & Collaboration

• Function as a liaison between internal departments and outside counsel to ensure efficient communication and timely responses.
• Maintain professionalism and discretion in all correspondence, both internal and external.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house at a public company, large law firm, or other relevant professional experience
• Litigation experience required, including familiarity with discovery and e-discovery practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedure, and court eFiling processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal research platforms, and legal matter management tools.
• Experience leveraging AI tools or analytics in legal workflows a plus.

Competencies

• Exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address challenges.
• Skilled communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, confident, and adaptable professional who enjoys taking initiative, thrives under deadlines, and seeks opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through innovation and technology.