Litigation Paralegal

JASON J JOY & ASSOCIATES PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free parking

TBD

Job summary

JASON J JOY & ASSOCIATES PLLC, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced civil litigation paralegal to support attorneys in trial preparation, hearings, and client meetings. You will organize pleadings, discovery materials, and case files, while interacting with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and the courts.

Supervisory duties for administrative staff may be included. Responsibilities include case intake, legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Legal, Fastcase, Google

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal
• Strong command of legal terminology, rules of evidence, and civil procedure
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Fastcase, Google Scholar, etc.)
• Experience with Salesforce-based CRM platforms and/or case management software such as Litify or SmartAdvocate (strongly preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional client-facing etiquette
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under deadline pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist with case intake and onboarding processes
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Legal, Fastcase, Google Scholar, and similar platforms
• Draft, review, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and contracts
• Manage case files through cloud-based CRM and case management systems
• Track and maintain attorney litigation calendars, case timelines, and critical deadlines
• Perform document review to identify relevant facts, evidence, and key information
• Serve as a primary point of client contact — providing updates, gathering information, and demonstrating professional phone etiquette
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court appearances and client meetings
• Assist with project management tasks and supervise administrative assistants as needed

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Client communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Bloomberg Legal

Fastcase

Google Scholar

Litify

SmartAdvocate

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, detail-oriented civil litigation paralegal to join our rapidly growing legal team and play a critical role in obtaining justice for victims injured by corporate and institutional malfeasance and neglect. You will work directly with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and client meetings — ensuring all pleadings, discovery materials, and case files are meticulously organized and readily accessible. This role involves meaningful interaction with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and the courts, and may include oversight of administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case intake and onboarding processes
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Legal, Fastcase, Google Scholar, and similar platforms
• Draft, review, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and contracts
• Manage case files through cloud-based CRM and case management systems
• Track and maintain attorney litigation calendars, case timelines, and critical deadlines
• Perform document review to identify relevant facts, evidence, and key information
• Serve as a primary point of client contact — providing updates, gathering information, and demonstrating professional phone etiquette
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court appearances and client meetings
• Assist with project management tasks and supervise administrative assistants as needed

What we're looking for:

• Required: Prior experience as a litigation paralegal
• Strong command of legal terminology, rules of evidence, and civil procedure
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Fastcase, Google Scholar, etc.)
• Experience with Salesforce-based CRM platforms and/or case management software such as Litify or SmartAdvocate (strongly preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional client-facing etiquette
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under deadline pressure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• TBD

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77002 (Required)

Work Location: In person