Paralegal - Business/Commercial Litigation 71905

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A Houston area law firm seeks an experienced Paralegal to support their Business Litigation Practice Group. Responsibilities include preparing and filing pleadings, drafting client correspondence, performing document review, and assisting with discovery.

The role requires managing a diverse caseload (including eminent domain and commercial litigation), helping with hearings and at trial, and overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's preferred; 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or Paralegal Certificate/Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings.
• Draft client correspondence.
• Perform document review and assist with discovery.
• Maintain calendar of docket events and deadlines.
• Assist in hearings and at trial.
• Manage a diverse caseload including eminent domain and commercial litigation.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Discovery support

Oral and written communication

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job description

Our client, a growing Houston area law firm seeks an experienced Paralegal to support their Business Litigation Practice Group. The successful candidates will have experience preparing and filing pleadings, drafting client correspondence, performing document review, assisting with discovery, maintaining a calendar of docket events and deadlines, assisting in hearings and at trial and utilizing presentation technology. Candidates will be expected to manage a diverse caseload, including eminent domain and commercial litigation, and have flexibility to work overtime when necessary. Superior oral and written communication skills are essential. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and at least one of the following criteria: (1) 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm; (2) Paralegal Certificate; (3) Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal.