Paralegal - Litigation 71972

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Paid training

Parking allowance

Paid time off

Business casual environment

Resumo da oferta

R.L. Barclay & Associates, Houston-based recruiting firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy commercial litigation practice.

The role involves discovery, eDiscovery, deadlines, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation paralegal work, strong drafting and organizational skills, and proficiency with Relativity, Disco, iManage, and MS 365.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience required; commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Proficient with local, state, and federal court filing rules and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Disco, or similar).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with document management systems; familiarity with iManage a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and manage document productions.
• Work with eDiscovery platforms to organize, review, and produce documents.
• Maintain and monitor case deadlines and docket entries for active commercial litigation.
• Coordinate extensively with testifying and consulting experts, including scheduling and document exchange.
• Support trial preparation and attend trials as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel on case-related matters.

Conhecimentos

Litigation paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Relativity

Disco

iManage

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, a growing Houston area law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Houston office. This role supports a busy commercial litigation practice handling large, complex matters. The ideal candidate is a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working with significant document productions, and takes ownership of their responsibilities from pre-suit through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and managing document productions
• Work with eDiscovery platforms to organize, review, and produce documents in large-scale litigation
• Maintain and monitor case deadlines and docket entries across an active commercial litigation docket
• Coordinate extensively with testifying and consulting experts, including scheduling, document exchange, and logistics
• Support trial preparation and attend and assist at trial as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel on case-related matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience required; commercial litigation experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Proficient with local, state, and federal court filing rules and procedures
• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Disco, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with document management systems; familiarity with iManage a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities under pressure
• Professional, client-service focused attitude

Work Environment

• The firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid training, parking allowance, paid time off, and a business casual work environment.
• Collaborative team environment with direct attorney interaction on significant matters

Please reference job ID #71972.

About R.L. Barclay & Associates

Founded in 2012, R.L. Barclay & Associates has earned a strong reputation in the recruiting industry by consistently placing top-tier talent across a broad range of disciplines. Our areas of expertise include Legal, Mortgage, Banking, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Administrative, Oil & Gas, and Engineering.

R.L. Barclay & Associates has successfully placed hundreds of experienced professionals in law firms and corporations throughout Texas, as well as in multiple states nationwide. To learn more about our company and the current openings in our network, please visit www.rlbarclay.com.