Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus potential

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Houston seeks a seasoned litigation paralegal to own complex matters from inception through trial, working with accomplished attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in law firm litigation, state and federal court experience, and proficiency with Relativity, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation tools; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent law firm litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting state and federal court litigation.
• Proficiency with Relativity, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation management tools.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume practice.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and summarize case documents for litigation and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses.
• Analyze medical records and prepare detailed medical chronologies.
• Conduct fact investigation and case analysis.
• Compile matter evaluations and status reports for clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage deadlines, court filings, and litigation calendars.
• Assist with trial preparation and document management.
• Maintain accurate billing and time-entry records.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Litigation management tools

Job description

Are you a seasoned litigation paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex cases from inception through trial? A highly respected and well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Houston office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys, manage sophisticated litigation matters, and play a critical role in case strategy and trial preparation. The firm offers a collaborative culture, hybrid flexibility, bonus potential, and the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile cases.

What You'll Do

• Review, organize, and summarize case documents for litigation and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses
• Analyze medical records and prepare detailed medical chronologies
• Conduct fact investigation and case analysis
• Compile matter evaluations and status reports for clients
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Manage deadlines, court filings, and litigation calendars
• Assist with trial preparation and document management
• Maintain accurate billing and time-entry records

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of recent law firm litigation paralegal experience
• Experience supporting state and federal court litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, filings, and deadlines
• Experience reviewing medical records and creating medical chronologies
• Proficiency with Relativity, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation management tools
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, growing litigation practice
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters

If you're a proactive litigation professional looking to take the next step in your career,