Litigation Paralegal: Lead Case Management & Discovery

Connect Search, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Houston is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to independently manage active matters and deadlines throughout the litigation lifecycle. You will support attorneys with drafting, discovery, and case management to ensure timely, thorough filings and preparedness for mediation and trial.

The successful candidate will have strong drafting, discovery, and organizational skills, plus the ability to coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law-firm environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with discovery and litigation case management.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Strong legal drafting and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage active litigation matters and case deadlines.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, subpoenas, pleadings, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including gathering client responses and organizing document production.
• Review, organize, and summarize case records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with deposition preparation and prepare deposition summaries.
• Coordinate witnesses, experts, and other litigation-related activities.
• Assist attorneys with mediation and trial preparation.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness materials, exhibit lists, and trial binders.
• Handle state and federal court filings as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case information and outstanding documentation.
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting & writing

Organizational skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Connect Search, LLC in Houston is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to independently manage active matters and deadlines throughout the litigation lifecycle. You will support attorneys with drafting, discovery, and case management to ensure timely, thorough filings and preparedness for mediation and trial.

The successful candidate will have strong drafting, discovery, and organizational skills, plus the ability to coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts in a fast-paced