Job Description: A prominent national defense litigation law firm located in downtown Houston is in search of an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a team of three litigation attorneys. This role requires a candidate with a strong background in defense-side litigation, including trial preparation and case management.
Top Three Requirements:
Litigation Support: Proven experience on the defense litigation side, particularly with trial preparation, calendaring, and eFiling (primarily state level). Experience in summarizing medical records and attendance at trials are advantageous.
Specialized Knowledge: Experience with Toxic Tort litigation and Public Entity litigation is a plus.
Attitude and Adaptability: We seek a coachable individual who can adapt well to feedback and collaborate effectively, as opposed to someone who is defensive.
Practice Areas: Toxic Torts, Public Entities, General Litigation
Benefits: More holidays off than usual, $125 parking stipend; amazing bonus program/benefits
Hours: 7.5-hour workday (flexible hours, fully onsite; typical schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, file, and serve litigation documents (primarily state, some federal)
Manage internal and court deadlines through calendaring
Provide direct support to three attorneys
E-file legal documents at state and federal levels
Assist with case file management as needed
Maintain timekeeping for attorneys
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of defense-side paralegal experience required; up to 20 years of experience accepted
Strong proficiency in iManage
Must be coachable and open to constructive feedback
Experience summarizing medical records and familiarity with iManage is a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
