Litigation Paralegal — Fast-Paced Trial Firm

Payne Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Long Term Disability Coverage

Job summary

Payne Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a full-time, on-site paralegal to support pre-litigation and litigation efforts in a fast-paced environment in Houston. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of litigation experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Certification from an ABA-approved program or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies is preferred; proficiency with Clio and Microsoft Office is a plus. Health benefits and long-term disability coverage are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience.
• Preferred ABA-approved program certification or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology and the court system; document management experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients.
• Set up treatment and maintain case documentation.
• Organize and keep case files ready for review.
• Prepare case-specific documents and pleadings.
• Draft correspondence and pleadings.
• Assist attorneys in depositions, mediation, and trial prep.
• Assist with discovery requests and e-filing (state and federal).
• Calendar and docket cases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Legal procedures knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

Clio case management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payne Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a full-time, on-site paralegal to support pre-litigation and litigation efforts in a fast-paced environment in Houston. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of litigation experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Certification from an ABA-approved program or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies is preferred; proficiency with Clio and Microsoft Office is a plus. Health benefits and long-term disability coverage are available.