Litigation Paralegal

Law Office Of Victor D Walker PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Law Office of Victor D. Walker, P.C. is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our Real Estate and Tax Department.

The ideal candidate will bring solid litigation experience, with working knowledge of Texas real estate, property tax, and mortgage foreclosure practice areas, and manage a full caseload from petition through post-judgment proceedings. The role requires a four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certification, with at least 5 years of

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certification.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in Texas state court procedures.
• Strong knowledge of real estate, property tax, and mortgage foreclosure practice areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through the full litigation lifecycle — from petition to judgment and post-judgment proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, notices, exhibits, and correspondence to clients, attorneys, and the court.
• Maintain calendars and court dockets; track deadlines and manage tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Notary certification

Bilingual (spanish/other)

Clio

Education

Four-year college degree

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Clio

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Description

Position:

Civil Litigation Paralegal (Real Estate & Property Tax Foreclosure Department)

Location:

In-Person — Houston, TX

Job Type:

Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000.00 – $67,500.00 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Supplemental Pay: Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Program
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Recognized Holidays

Job Summary

The Law Office of Victor D. Walker, P.C. is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our Real Estate and Tax Department. The ideal candidate will bring solid litigation experience along with working knowledge of Texas real estate, property tax, and mortgage foreclosure practice areas, and will be comfortable managing a full caseload from petition through post-judgment proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through the full litigation lifecycle — from petition through judgment and post-judgment proceedings, including tax sale readiness review and coordination with necessary parties to schedule properties for tax sale accurately and timely.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, orders, notices, exhibits, and correspondence to clients, attorneys, and the court.
• Maintain attorney calendars and court dockets; track all upcoming deadlines and ensure associated tasks are completed timely.
• Manage e-filing, discovery, scheduling, and document production.
• Perform legal research using LEXIS, Westlaw, and other computer-assisted research tools; organize and store findings clearly and concisely.
• Compile and analyze information from multiple sources, reporting findings using charts, statistics, and other tools as needed.
• Handle document management, including document review, Bates labeling, and organization.
• Develop and maintain systems to track client information and settlement statements; assist with document acquisition, review, and analysis.
• Obtain good standing certificates, existence certificates, tax certificates, and similar materials from the Secretary of State, Comptroller, and other government offices.
• Prepare deposition, motion, and hearing notebooks.
• Support trial preparation, including trial notebooks, witness coordination, affidavit preparation, and retrieval and service of real estate and probate filings.
• Run conflict checks, open new client engagements, and complete case intake data entry as needed.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive material with discretion.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four-year college degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with knowledge of Texas state court procedures.
• Working knowledge of real estate, property tax, and mortgage foreclosure practice areas strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe.
• Familiarity with law firm case management software (e.g., Clio) a plus.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, and proofreading skills.
• Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet last-minute deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with clients, witnesses, experts, and peers.
• Notary certification a plus. Bilingual a plus.

Work Location:

In-person, Houston, TX

Equal Opportunity Employer