Paralegal

Ogletree Deakins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys by researching law and preparing legal documents for labor and employment cases. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, proficiency in various legal research tools, and a degree or certification in paralegal studies. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in labor/employment litigation.
• Ability to research law and prepare legal documents independently.
• Proficient in a variety of legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Researches law and prepares documents to assist attorneys.
• Summarizes and organizes complex legal documents.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Experience with Lexis-Nexis

Experience with WestLaw

Experience with Live Note

Experience with Concordance

Experience with Case Map

Experience with Document Management System

Education

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

WestLaw

Document Management System

Job description

Position Summary

Our Houston, TX office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The Paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Essential Functions

• Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
• Summarizes complex legal documents
• Organizes and indexes case files
• Determines and calendars deadlines
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision
• Files pleadings with court clerk
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
• Prepares for mediations and trials
• Assists Attorneys at trial
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
• Communicates with witnesses and experts
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Requirements

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
• 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brooklyn Butler at [e-mail] with "Paralegal - Houston" in the subject line. Note: applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.