Senior Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid Role

Steptoe LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Dependent care

Health care flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP in Houston seeks a Senior Paralegal to support litigation lawyers and manage complex cases from inception to conclusion. You will handle case preparation, document management, research, and trial support, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing pleadings, organizing electronic files, conducting legal research with Westlaw, LEXIS and PACER, and coordinating discovery and trial logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved school preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation and trial preparation.
• Strong research and writing skills; proficient with legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management from inception to conclusion.
• Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, discovery docs, and exhibits.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LEXIS, and PACER.
• Draft, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits.
• Assist with discovery requests and document review.
• Provide trial support and on-site courtroom assistance.
• Enter time into the firm's time-entry system and support billing targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Westlaw

LEXIS

PACER

Relativity

CaseMap/TimeMap

West Case Notebook

Job description

Steptoe LLP in Houston seeks a Senior Paralegal to support litigation lawyers and manage complex cases from inception to conclusion. You will handle case preparation, document management, research, and trial support, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing pleadings, organizing electronic files, conducting legal research with Westlaw, LEXIS and PACER, and coordinating discovery and trial logistics.