Remote, Contract-based Houston-area Litigation Docket Paralegal - 10+ Hours per Week

Thefreelancefirm; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

A legal service provider is seeking a dedicated Litigation Docket Paralegal to join their team. This remote, contract-based role based in Houston requires approximately 10+ hours per week. Candidates should have at least 5 years of docketing experience in a litigation law firm, preferably with construction litigation experience. The position offers a starting pay rate of $30/hour. If you are a well-organized self-starter who can meet deadlines, we invite you to submit your resume for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5 years' docketing experience in litigation law firm.
• Experience preferred in construction litigation.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote, on-demand paralegal support.
• Handle multi-party litigation cases.
• Meet deadlines consistently in a remote environment.

Skills

Docketing experience

Well-organized

Self-starter

Ability to meet deadlines

Multi-party case experience

Job description

Remote, Contract-based Houston-area Litigation Docket Paralegal - 10+ Hours per Week

Houston, United States | Posted on 01/07/2026

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced and dedicated Houston-area Litigation Docket Paralegal.

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal Requirements:

• 5 years' docketing experience in litigation law firm - construction litigation experience preferred
• Multi-party case experience a plus
• Well-organized and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Self-starter and able to work independently

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you for a 30 minute online meeting in the next two days to answer all of your questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.