Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Houston, TX is seeking an on-site Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join a client-focused litigation team. The role supports attorneys across personal injury and commercial matters, handling pleadings, filings, and document organization.

Requirements include 1+ year of paralegal or legal assistant experience, bilingual Spanish/English, and strong attention to detail. Proactive, reliable professionals who communicate clearly will thrive.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of legal assistant or paralegal experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required, strong written and verbal communication.
• Litigation support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with current and prospective clients.
• Prepare, organize, and file pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Maintain accurate case files, databases, calendars, and internal records.
• Prepare witness materials and organize documents for attorney review.
• Assist with deposition preparation, scheduling, attendance, and exhibit organization.
• Prepare and file court documents while ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate appointments, calendars, and case-related activities.
• Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional administrative and legal tasks.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, client-focused legal team where your work directly supports people navigating important legal matters.
• Make an immediate impact in a hands-on litigation role with meaningful responsibility and variety.
• Work alongside attorneys and legal professionals who value reliability, initiative, and strong attention to detail.
• Build valuable experience across personal injury and commercial litigation.
• Enjoy a professional, collaborative environment with strong benefits, paid time off, paid sick time, 401(k) matching, and free parking.

Location: Houston, TX — This is a fully on-site opportunity in Houston's Galleria/Uptown area, offering a convenient professional setting close to major amenities and transportation.

Note: Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills and at least 1 year of legal assistant or paralegal experience are required. Litigation support experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We take a compassionate, client-centered approach to legal representation and believe every client deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported. Our team is committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality legal work while maintaining a professional and collaborative environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Communicate professionally and empathetically with current and prospective clients.
• Prepare, organize, and file pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Maintain accurate case files, databases, calendars, and internal records.
• Prepare witness materials and organize documents for attorney review.
• Assist with deposition preparation, scheduling, attendance, and exhibit organization.
• Prepare and file court documents while ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate appointments, calendars, and case-related activities.
• Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional administrative and legal tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of legal assistant or paralegal experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Litigation support experience preferred.
• Familiarity with personal injury law is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple matters.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and legal technology.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and proactive.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow your litigation skills while working on meaningful cases that matter to real people. We value teamwork, accountability, initiative, and professionalism, and we give our team members the opportunity to take ownership of their work and make a visible impact. If you are a dependable legal professional who enjoys staying organized, helping clients, and being an important part of a litigation team, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance