Paralegal

Lewis-Brisbois; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys. Primary duties include calendaring, document management, and preparing materials for discovery, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate, 3+ years in litigation, strong Excel skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• At least three (3) years of litigation work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Flexible and/or fluctuating work hours.

Responsibilities

• Calendering for multiple attorneys and case deadlines.
• Document management: review, creation, and organization of materials.
• Compile information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions and depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and related tasks.
• Notices: maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience. The primary duties of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements.
• At least three (3) years of litigation work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong Excel skills required
• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
• This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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