Senior Paralegal – Business Litigation & Discovery

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A Houston area law firm seeks an experienced Paralegal to support their Business Litigation Practice Group. Responsibilities include preparing and filing pleadings, drafting client correspondence, performing document review, and assisting with discovery.

The role requires managing a diverse caseload (including eminent domain and commercial litigation), helping with hearings and at trial, and overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's preferred; 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or Paralegal Certificate/Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file pleadings.
• Draft client correspondence.
• Perform document review and assist with discovery.
• Maintain calendar of docket events and deadlines.
• Assist in hearings and at trial.
• Manage a diverse caseload including eminent domain and commercial litigation.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Discovery support

Oral and written communication

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job description

A Houston area law firm seeks an experienced Paralegal to support their Business Litigation Practice Group. Responsibilities include preparing and filing pleadings, drafting client correspondence, performing document review, and assisting with discovery.

The role requires managing a diverse caseload (including eminent domain and commercial litigation), helping with hearings and at trial, and overtime when needed.