Paralegal – Hybrid (Commerical Litigation)

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Trial Paralegal in Houston, TX to support a leading national law firm’s Commercial Litigation team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, including significant civil trial work, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include trial prep, e-discovery management, and drafting pleadings with support from Litigation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with substantial trial exposure.
• Strong knowledge of commercial litigation, e-discovery, and ESI protocols.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and work effectively on a team.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation and trial.
• Coordinate trial preparation, exhibits, presentations, logistics, and in-court support.
• Draft pleadings and discovery responses and assist with motions and appellate matters.
• Manage e-discovery, document review, productions, and document-intensive files.
• Work with clients, outside counsel, Litigation Support teams, and vendors.
• Utilize Relativity, TrialDirector, PowerPoint, Excel, and LexisNexis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program

Tools

Relativity

TrialDirector

PowerPoint

Excel

LexisNexis

Job description

Job ID#: 40148

Trial Paralegal

Houston, Texas | Commercial Litigation

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to join its Houston Commercial Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, including significant civil trial experience, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation and trial.

• Coordinate trial preparation, exhibits, presentations, logistics, and in-court support.

• Draft pleadings and discovery responses and assist with motions and appellate matters.

• Manage e-discovery, document review, productions, and document-intensive files.

• Work with clients, outside counsel, Litigation Support teams, and vendors.

• Utilize Relativity, TrialDirector, PowerPoint, Excel, and LexisNexis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with substantial trial experience.

• Strong knowledge of commercial litigation, e-discovery, and ESI protocols.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and proofreading skills.

• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and work effectively on a team.

• TBLS, NALA, or NFPA certification preferred.

• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed for trial.