Paralegal – Wage & Hour Litigation (Houston, On‑Site)

Josephson Dunlap; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid firm holidays

Professional development costs

Paid parking

Job summary

Josephson Dunlap, LLP in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our on-site team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple matters in federal and state court, as well as arbitration.

This role supports attorneys handling wage-and-hour cases and requires dedication to accuracy and deadlines. You will work under the supervision of assigned attorneys, prepare legal documents, manage discovery, calendar filings, and assist with depositions and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive paralegal experience in a law firm litigation department.
• Prior wage-and-hour experience is not required.
• Demonstrated experience managing core paralegal functions and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 365.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with strong judgment and conflict-resolution abilities.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent time-management skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the team.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively with attorneys and legal support professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of attorneys managing the firm's wage-and-hour docket.
• Handle multiple cases in federal court, state court, and private arbitration, including AAA and JAMS matters.
• Assist with all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
• Review and calendar federal and state court electronic filings in accordance with applicable Federal Rules, Local Rules, and judge-specific requirements.
• Prepare legal documents, including form pleadings, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, settlement documents, and client correspondence.
• Compile and organize deposition and trial notebooks, client interview materials, pleadings, motions, and pre-trial materials.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including interrogatory responses, document production, disclosures, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and depositions.
• Provide assistance to other paralegals within assigned teams as needed to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize attorney and legal assistant workloads to efficiently support team and case objectives.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Time management

Job description

Josephson Dunlap, LLP in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our on-site team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple matters in federal and state court, as well as arbitration.

This role supports attorneys handling wage-and-hour cases and requires dedication to accuracy and deadlines. You will work under the supervision of assigned attorneys, prepare legal documents, manage discovery, calendar filings, and assist with depositions and