Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Australia-Employment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401‑k with match

Short and long‑term disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

PTO

Job summary

Jobot seeks a dynamic Permanent Litigation Paralegal in Houston, Texas, to support attorneys in business and commercial litigation. You will handle pleadings, discovery, trial prep, and document management while coordinating with clients, courts, and third parties.

Requirements include at least 5 years as a litigation paralegal, familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis, strong MS Office skills, and paralegal certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a litigation paralegal with commercial litigation experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Westlaw or LexisNexis for legal research.
• Strong written and oral communication; highly organized.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in pleadings, discovery, trials and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare briefs, pleadings, contracts, and memoranda.
• Coordinate document collection, review, and production.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibits.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain and organize large case files and databases.
• Monitor deadlines and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Document management

Time management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

e-discovery platforms

case management software

Job description

Jobot seeks a dynamic Permanent Litigation Paralegal in Houston, Texas, to support attorneys in business and commercial litigation. You will handle pleadings, discovery, trial prep, and document management while coordinating with clients, courts, and third parties.

Requirements include at least 5 years as a litigation paralegal, familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis, strong MS Office skills, and paralegal certification preferred.