Litigation Paralegal

HALMAGEAN LAW FIRM PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HALMAGEAN LAW FIRM PLLC in Houston seeks a Litigation Paralegal to provide support to two attorneys. You will conduct research, draft and review documents, and help manage factual investigation and discovery for ongoing cases.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in litigation, strong calendaring and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. This role requires precision and discretion in handling client information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Understanding of calendaring process.
• Familiarity with legal research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents.
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes.
• Record and store client information on the Firm's encrypted cloud storage.
• Communicate with clients to develop cases, including preparing and coordinating discovery for attorney review.
• Calendar deadlines.
• Scheduling and coordinating with potential new clients, current clients, courts, mediators, and arbitrators.
• Communicate with courts, mediators, and arbitrators in the context of developing the case.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to two attorneys.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Record and store client information on the Firm's encrypted cloud storage.
• Communicate with clients to develop cases, including preparing and coordinating discovery for attorney review
• Calendar deadlines
• Scheduling and coordinating with potential new clients, current clients, courts, mediators, and arbitrators
• Communicate with courts, mediators, and arbitrators in the context of developing the case

Qualifications:

• A very positive attitude
• A minimum of three years experience as a litigation paralegal is required
• A thorough understanding of the calendaring process
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented