Paralegal

Chugh, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugh, LLP is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support transactional and litigation matters from initiation through completion. The role involves drafting, organizing documents, conducting legal research, coordinating with clients, and managing deadlines.

Immigration experience is preferred, and candidates must be capable of independent work in a fast-paced Houston environment. This in-person position requires strong drafting, case management, and time management skills, with an AA degree

Qualifications

• Must have prior paralegal or comparable legal experience, with the ability to independently handle assigned matters with limited supervision.
• Experience with transactional and litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Immigration law experience is preferred.
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage transactional and litigation matters from initiation through completion.
• Assist in drafting, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, agreements and other case-related materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research for assisting in case preparation and transactional matters.
• Prepare cases, pleadings, applications and supporting documentation for filing, service or mailing, as needed, and follow through on related requirements.
• Assist attorney(s) with discovery, document production, case management, hearing and trial preparation, and maintenance of litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding documents, information, meetings, interviews, deadlines and case status.
• Manage, organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Track and manage important deadlines, filings and follow-up requirements.
• Immigration experience is preferred, including experience preparing and managing immigration petitions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative and case management assistance necessary for the smooth handling of assigned matters.
• Such other work as may be provided.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Research abilities

Organization skills

Time management

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

AA degree

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with and manage transactional and litigation matters from initiation through completion.
• Assist in Drafting, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, agreements and other case-related materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research for assisting in case preparation and transactional matters.
• Prepare cases, pleadings, applications and supporting documentation for filing, service or mailing, as needed, and follow through on related requirements.
• Assist attorney(s) with discovery, document production, case management, hearing and trial preparation, and maintenance of litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding documents, information, meetings, interviews, deadlines and case status.
• Manage, organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Track and manage important deadlines, filings and follow-up requirements.
• Immigration experience is preferred, including experience preparing and managing immigration petitions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative and case management assistance necessary for the smooth handling of assigned matters.
• Such other work as may be provided.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have prior paralegal or comparable legal experience, with the ability to independently handle assigned matters with limited supervision.
• Experience with transactional and litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Immigration law experience is preferred.
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong drafting, document management and case management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing responsibilities.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must be proactive, dependable, open minded and willing to learn.
• AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or related qualification preferred.
• Must be available to work in person in Houston, Texas.