Trial Paralegal (5+ Years Experience) - Houston, Texas

Career Legal; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial. The role requires meticulous file management, preparation of trial binders and documents, and active assistance during courtroom proceedings.

You will coordinate witnesses and experts, manage schedules, and support discovery and document control while collaborating with a dynamic litigation team on high-stakes matters in Texas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation/trial paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting trials from start to finish.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from intake through trial.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and court filings.
• Assist attorneys during trial proceedings.
• Coordinate witnesses, experts, and court schedules.
• Support discovery and document management.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Trial support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files from intake through trial
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and court filings
• Assist attorneys during trial proceedings
• Coordinate witnesses, experts, and court schedules
• Support discovery and document management

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation/trial paralegal experience
• Experience supporting trials from start to finish
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Why Apply

• Hands-on trial experience
• Work closely with litigation teams on high-stakes cases