Senior Litigation Paralegal

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions in Houston seeks a senior litigation professional to manage complex matters from initiation through trial, drafting court documents and leading eDiscovery workflows. You will collaborate with attorneys across offices and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years at an AmLaw 100 firm, proficiency with Westlaw/Lexis, Relativity, Opus 2, CaseMap, and strong organizational skills. Willingness to travel and work overtime is required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm, supporting complex litigation from beginning to end.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, iManage, Relativity, Opus 2, CaseMap, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Workspace; experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters end to end, from case initiation through trial or arbitration, including file management, discovery, and trial logistics and travel.
• Draft and file court documents in Federal and State courts; perform cite checking and Bluebook formatting; calendar deadlines per local rules and judges' orders.
• Lead document collection, review, and production in eDiscovery platforms; draft discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, interviews, and trial by building charts, indices, and case activity summaries; coordinate with outside vendors.
• Use AI tools to streamline case workflows and improve efficiency across the litigation team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Client coordination

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Opus 2

CaseMap

iManage

Relativity

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Google Workspace

Claude

Harvey

ChatGPT

CoCounsel

Gemini

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Location: Houston, TX | Hybrid
• Pay: $130,000 - $150,000/year
• Employment Type: Permanent Placement
• Work Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Executive

Opportunity Summary

Join a leading global law firm known for advising clients on significant transactions and high-stakes disputes. As a senior member of the Houston litigation team, you'll keep complex Federal and State court matters moving from case initiation through trial. Your work will directly shape how cases are prepared and presented, and you'll partner with attorneys and colleagues across multiple offices using modern eDiscovery and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters end to end, from case initiation through trial or arbitration, covering file management, discovery, and trial logistics and travel.
• Draft and file court documents in Federal and State courts. Cite check and Bluebook briefs and discovery documents, and calendar deadlines according to Local Rules, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and judges' standing orders.
• Lead document collection, review, and production in eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap. Draft discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, interviews, and trial by building charts, indices, and case activity summaries and by coordinating with outside vendors.
• Use AI tools to streamline case workflows and improve efficiency across the litigation team.

Qualifications

Required

• 8-10 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm, supporting complex litigation from beginning to end.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, iManage, Relativity, Opus 2, CaseMap, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Workspace. Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Gemini.
• Ability to meet any applicable state requirements for performing paralegal duties, including required certifications. Must be available to travel and work overtime as needed.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience
• Experience with internal and government investigations
• Experience working with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows

Why Join Us

• Earn a salary of $130,000 - $150,000/year in a permanent, full-time role.
• Work on complex, high-stakes disputes at a firm recognized globally for its litigation work.
• Work with leading eDiscovery and AI technology, and help shape how the team uses AI.
• Collaborate with attorneys and teams across multiple offices on matters from start to finish.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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