Paralegal (FT)

Chugh, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugh, LLP in Houston seeks a capable paralegal to support transactional and litigation matters from inception through completion. You will draft, organize documents, manage case files, conduct legal research and assist with discovery and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience, strong drafting and organizational skills, and is comfortable working in person in Houston. Immigration experience is preferred, with a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have prior paralegal or comparable legal experience.
• Experience with transactional and litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Immigration law experience is preferred.
• Strong drafting, document management and case management skills.
• Must be available to work in person in Houston, Texas.

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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proactive

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.