Litigation Paralegal - Wage & Hour Specialist (Houston)

Law Firms; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% employer-paid)

Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)

Vision insurance (100% employer-paid)

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Accrued PTO (80 hours) annually

Paid firm holidays

Job summary

Unknown company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its on-site team. The role focuses on supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing deadlines, and handling discovery and document production in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will assist with pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, coordinate case activities, and contribute to wage-and-hour litigation where applicable. A strong emphasis on organization is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of active paralegal experience.
• Strong discovery and motion practice experience.
• Experience managing cases from complaint filing through mediation.
• Background in personal injury, mass tort, or family law litigation is welcome.
• Wage-and-hour litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from complaint filing through mediation.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
• Track case deadlines, maintain litigation files, and coordinate case activities.
• Support motion practice and manage multiple active matters.
• Assist with wage-and-hour litigation and related case data, where applicable.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Discovery & motion practice

Case management

Wage-and-hour litigation awareness

Tools

Case management software

Salesforce

Litify

Job description

Unknown company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its on-site team. The role focuses on supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing deadlines, and handling discovery and document production in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will assist with pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, coordinate case activities, and contribute to wage-and-hour litigation where applicable. A strong emphasis on organization is required.