Litigation Paralegal

MK Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Search is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a corporate Legal Department in Houston. You will work closely with senior leadership and outside counsel to manage active litigation, discovery, and case-related processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience, with strong discovery/e-discovery skills and the ability to independently handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Hands-on discovery/e-discovery experience required.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, and eFiling.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active matters.
• Experience in in-house, public company, or large law firm is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from opening through closure.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and serve as liaison for ongoing litigation.
• Assist with claims, subpoenas, records requests, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
• Prepare, issue, maintain, and track litigation holds.
• Coordinate collection, organization, and production of documents for discovery and e-discovery.
• Maintain and track critical deadlines (discovery, case management orders, mediations, court dates).
• Monitor activity and report on case status and trends.
• Process and track external invoices, settlements, and mediation/arbitration expenses.
• Assist with court filings and eFiling as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information for litigation matters.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams, Legal Department, and outside counsel.
• Utilize legal research, matter management, and technology platforms to streamline processes.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Discovery

Case management

Communication

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Legal research

AI tools (legal)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

eFiling software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a corporate Legal Department and provide high-level support across a variety of litigation matters. This role will work closely with senior legal leadership and outside counsel to manage active litigation, discovery, legal documentation, deadlines, and case-related processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong, hands-on litigation paralegal experience and is comfortable independently managing multiple matters in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial opening through final resolution and closure.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and serve as a key point of contact for ongoing litigation matters.
• Assist with claims, subpoenas, records requests, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
• Prepare, issue, maintain, and track litigation holds.
• Coordinate the collection, organization, and production of documents for discovery and e-discovery.
• Maintain and track critical litigation deadlines, including discovery deadlines, case management orders, mediations, arbitrations, settlements, and court dates.
• Monitor litigation activity and assist with reporting on case status, trends, and developments.
• Process and track outside counsel invoices, settlement payments, and mediation/arbitration expenses.
• Assist with court filings and eFiling as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, attorney travel, and expense reporting.
• Partner with internal departments to gather information and documentation related to litigation matters.
• Serve as a liaison between internal business teams, the Legal Department, and outside counsel.
• Utilize legal research, matter management, and technology platforms to support efficient litigation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with significant hands-on litigation experience required.
• Strong experience with discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, court filings, and eFiling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation deadlines, documentation, and multiple active matters.
• Experience working within an in-house legal department, public company, or large law firm is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and communicate effectively with attorneys and business stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with legal research and matter management platforms.
• Exposure to AI tools, legal technology, or analytics within legal workflows is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

This position is best suited for someone who has worked directly as a litigation paralegal and understands the lifecycle of a litigation matter—from initial claims and litigation holds through discovery, case deadlines, settlement, and closure.