Litigation Paralegal (must have trial experience)

Cokinos | Young; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Cokinos | Young seeks a Litigation Paralegal with construction and personal injury experience to support litigation attorneys in our Houston office. The role covers all phases of litigation from case initiation through discovery, trial, and post-trial findings, with emphasis on trial experience and federal/state procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of paralegal experience, proficiency in MS Office, PACER, and data management, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced law firm

Qualifications

• An associate degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution is preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of both plaintiff and defense litigation processes and procedures.
• Proven experience working in a professional office environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PACER, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Teams, and essential office equipment. Must be able to learn new skills and systems quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong editing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Great team player. Enthusiastic with the ability to work with many personalities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with bankruptcy and federal court proceedings is a plus.
• Notary public desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, organizing the productions and applications, and creating a document production log.
• Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer-assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors and/or internal IT groups.
• The review and preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using e-file systems.
• Assist with preparing and/or gathering exhibits for hearings, depositions, trial, etc.
• Monitor and manage case filings and deadlines.
• Prepare for and attend trial/arbitration hearings.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Basic knowledge of medical records.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PACER

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Zoom

Teams

Job description

About Cokinos | Young

Well known for leadership and undisputed construction expertise since 1989, Cokinos | Young offers a broad array of legal services delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value, and client service. Clients benefit from our extensive experience on a wide range of public and private projects. Cokinos | Young prides itself on a vibrant culture of cooperation and collaboration and welcomes all qualified candidates looking to join our growing team of professionals.

The Firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with construction and personal injury experience in our Houston office. The ideal candidate will support litigation attorneys through all phases of the litigation process, from case initiation through discovery, trial, and post-trial findings. This position requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial and arbitration, federal and state court rules, and procedures. The position will handle multiple projects requiring prioritization and flexibility.

Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities (must have trial experience)

• Assist with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, organizing the productions and applications, and creating a document production log.
• Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer-assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors and/or internal IT groups.
• The review and preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using e-file systems.
• Assist with preparing and/or gathering exhibits for hearings, depositions, trial, etc.
• Monitor and manage case filings and deadlines.
• Prepare for and attend trial/arbitration hearings.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Basic knowledge of medical records.

Litigation Paralegal Qualifications

• An associate degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution is preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of both plaintiff and defense litigation processes and procedures.
• Proven experience working in a professional office environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PACER, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Teams, and essential office equipment. Must be able to learn new skills and systems quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong editing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Great team player. Enthusiastic with the ability to work with many personalities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with bankruptcy and federal court proceedings is a plus.
• Notary public desired.

Job Type: Full-Time Location/In Person: In the office

Salary commensurate with experience

Shift: 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday (Some Overtime)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, and Profit Sharing