Litigation Paralegal

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky Gould PC; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parking

Job summary

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould PC seeks a seasoned paralegal with 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation. The role requires filing in State and Federal courts, drafting basic documents, and managing attorney calendars. Strong organizational skills, independence, and proficiency in Adobe Pro and MS Office are essential.

The position is full-time in-office with benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Salary commensurate with experience; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 5+ years paralegal/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience with state and federal E-file systems.
• Proficient in Adobe Pro and MS Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage calendars and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product.
• Perform administrative tasks and facilitate discovery and court filings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and general correspondence.
• Maintain group and individual calendars for attorneys, including hearings and deadlines.
• Assist in trial preparation and mediation/arbitration notebooks.
• Communicate with court clerks and manage electronic filing platforms.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Independent work

Typing & organization

Discovery & filings

Office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Pro

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

HIRING EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Commercial Litigation

Job Requirements

• Work experience as Paralegal to a group of litigation attorneys including Partner and senior-level lawyers
• 5+ years experience as a Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Commercial Litigation
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with and ability to E-file in both State and Federal Court
• Experience with Adobe Pro and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently
• Outstanding typing and organization skills
• Capacity to compose routine correspondence and motions
• Ability to expedite matters for Partner level attorney

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product
• Perform administrative and clerical work, and facilitate and expedite discovery and court filings
• Draft and prepare rudimentary documents (pleadings, complaints, motions, subpoenas, general correspondence)
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence for attorneys
• Maintain Group Calendar and individual calendars for attorneys within group, including hearings, docket deadlines and reminders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation
• Compile mediation, hearing and arbitration notebooks
• Communicate with Court Clerks (County, District, and Federal) and have command of both state and federal electronic filing platforms
• Maintain chronological records of case activity
• Experience with document management software
• Schedule court hearings, client appointments and depositions, including Court Reporting services
• Capable of composing routine correspondence and motions
• Notary Public (or willing to qualify as a notary)
• Read and route incoming mail and maintain some hardcopy files
• Maintain electronic firm files in Case management system
• Assist in ensuring attorney time is completely input
• Assist in making travel arrangements for Partner and attorneys
• Prepare expense reports and process third-party invoices
• Organize and bates label documents in Adobe Pro

Office hours 8:30am to 5:30pm - candidate will be working in office daily during normal business hours

Full-time position with benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) plan and paid parking

Salary commensurate with experience.
Must be able to work overtime when required.

Company Description

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould PC represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including corporations, labor and employment, business, energy, oil and gas, probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration.

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould PC represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including corporations, labor and employment, business, energy, oil and gas, probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration.