Litigation Paralegal, Top 5 TX Law Firm

Plona Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in Houston, Texas is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for Labor & Employment to support 4-5 attorneys with administrative tasks such as calendaring, document preparation, and court filings. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, a high school diploma, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with document management systems like iManage are essential. The role is on-site and offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $120,000 including OT and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support 4-5 attorneys with administrative tasks.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Provide support to other attorneys and paralegals as needed.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of court systems and protocols

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Document management systems

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

Job description

Position: Litigation Paralegal, Labor & Employment

Onsite Logistics: On-site

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 OT and Bonus

Responsibilities

• Support 4-5 attorneys (both partners and associates) with administrative tasks such as calendaring, document preparation and review, filing in both state and federal court, conducting Westlaw searches, court and client communication, matter tracking and reminders, etc.
• Provide support to other attorneys and paralegals as needed
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Uphold and embody the firm’s core values in all professional activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of the court system, court filing and related programs and tools, as well as court protocols and deadlines
• Highly skilled typist with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Experience using document management systems such as iManage