Litigation Trial Paralegal (Houston)

Dykema; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth opportunities and development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dykema in Houston seeks a Trial Paralegal with 5+ years of trial experience to support civil and commercial litigation teams. The role requires interaction with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and lawyers across Dykema offices, plus excellent written and oral communication.

ABA‑approved paralegal degree preferred. Proficiency in Relativity, Trial Director, PowerPoint, Excel, and LexisNexis is expected, along with strong organizational, proofreading and problem‑solving skills to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trial preparation and logistics.
• Draft pleadings and responses to discovery.
• Prepare appendices for motions and appellate practice.
• Conduct e-discovery and manage document productions.
• Proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Coordinate with litigation support and vendors.

Skills

Trial experience

Client communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

ABA-approved paralegal degree

Tools

Relativity

Trial Director

PowerPoint

Excel

LexisNexis

Job description

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is looking for a Trial Paralegal to join our Houston office. At least five years of trial experience. ABA-approved paralegal degree preferred. The ideal applicant has experience with civil trials and commercial litigation. This position requires interaction with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and lawyers in other Dykema offices; therefore, effective oral and written communication is essential. Additional required skills and experience include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong technology experience, including Relativity, Trial Director, PowerPoint, and Excel
• LexisNexis, cite-checking, and bluebook proficient
• Experience with trial preparation, managing logistics, and assisting at trial
• Experience drafting pleadings, responses to discovery
• Assembling appendices for motions and appellate practice
• Extensive knowledge of ESI protocol and e-discovery procedures
• Experience working with Litigation Support departments and vendor professionals
• Experience managing document intensive files
• Performing substantive document reviews and preparing and tracking productions
• Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers
• Must be reliable and a self-starter and thrive in a team-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate when necessary
• Preference for TBLS, NALA or NFPA specialized certifications
• Availability for overtime and travel for trial

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment