Litigation Paralegal: Fast-Paced Discovery & Trial Support

Vorys,-Sater,-Seymour-and-Pease-LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is seeking a litigation paralegal with proven experience supporting large team matters. The role involves managing multiple dockets, preparing responsive and dispositive pleadings, conducting fact research, and coordinating with discovery vendors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent, at least six years in a law firm, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written, verbal and

Qualifications

• Understanding of legal terminology and principles.
• Technical competency with MS Office applications and several litigation discovery database operations
• Highly efficient documenta and information organization methods
• Exceptionally practiced with interpersonal, verbal and written communications
• Ability to prioritize multiple work streams while remaining deadline focused.
• Proven attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing multiple litigation dockets
• Assist in preparation of responsive and dispositive pleadings.
• Conduct fact research.
• Assist with document collection, processing and production through internal litigation support department and outside discovery vendors.
• Experienced in eDiscovery platforms.
• Request, organize and review employment and medical records.
• Assist preparation of attorneys and witnesses for deposition.
• Assist with preparation for filings, hearings, trial and post-trial appeal.
• Attendance in trial, hearing and court proceedings.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document management

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA approved paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Litigation discovery databases

Job description

The Houston office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is seeking a litigation paralegal with proven experience supporting large team matters. The role involves managing multiple dockets, preparing responsive and dispositive pleadings, conducting fact research, and coordinating with discovery vendors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent, at least six years in a law firm, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written, verbal and