Litigation Paralegal

LeoForce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO

Excellent benefits

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

LeoForce in Houston, TX is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with senior-level experience to support trial preparation and discovery in insurance defense and civil litigation.

The role involves drafting documents, managing case files, coordinating with clients and court personnel, and maintaining deadlines using a case management system. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience with a focus on litigation.
• Bachelor's degree in law or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certification is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Attention to detail and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of trial preparation, including legal research and drafting documents.
• Coordinate and manage the discovery process, including drafting responses and document productions.
• Assist in preparing pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case development and strategies.
• Manage communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist in deposition preparation, including witness files and outlines.
• Attend trials as required and coordinate witness schedules.
• Maintain and update case management systems and deadlines.
• Assist in filing court documents, motions, and pleadings.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

Paralegal certification

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Houston,TX, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assist attorneys in all aspects of trial preparation including conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and organizing and managing case files.
2. 2. Coordinate and manage the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing and reviewing document productions, and organizing and managing electronic and hard copy documents.
3. 3. Assist in the preparation of pleadings, legal memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.
4. 4. Conduct legal research and analysis to support case development and assist in the preparation of case strategies.
5. 5. Manage and coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
6. 6. Assist in deposition preparation, including preparing witness files, exhibits, and deposition outlines.
7. 7. Attend trials as required, assist in jury selection, and coordinate witness schedules.
8. 8. Maintain and update case management system and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
9. 9. Assist in the preparation and filing of court documents, including motions, briefs, and other pleadings.

Qualifications:

1. 1. A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience with a strong emphasis on litigation, specifically insurance defense and civil litigation.
2. 2. Bachelor's degree in law or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. 3. Paralegal certification is strongly preferred.
4. 4. Proficiency in legal research tools, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
5. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. 6. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
7. 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
8. 8. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
9. 9. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and solve problems efficiently.
10. 10. High level of ethical standards and professional integrity.

A bit about us:

We are a Texas-based civil trial firm representing businesses and individuals, with our attorneys bringing more than 400 years of combined litigation and courtroom experience. The firm focuses on areas including insurance defense, construction litigation, premises liability, and commercial trucking and auto litigation.

Why join us:

• Competitive Base Salary!
• 401K match, PTO, and excellent benefits!
• Accelerated Career Growth!