Litigation ParalegalLitigation Assistant

Job Description

Looking for an experienced litigation paralegal who is self-motivated, intelligent, team-oriented, goal driven, and is detail oriented.

• Draft correspondence to potential targets, attorneys, courts, third parties, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure and ensure compliance with individual court standing orders and local rules
• Draft, edit, and e-file pleadings (State and Federal Court)
• Docketing daily trial schedules and deadlines
• Prepare initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery responses (State and Federal Court)
• Manual and electronic document reviews
• Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation and trial notebooks and exhibits
• Maintain attorney calendars
• Schedule mediations, depositions, court reporters/videographer, conference calls, etc.
• E-filing in multi-state and federal court jurisdictions

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years litigation/trial experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) required
• Proficient in ECF and Texas E-filing system
• Positive attitude, great interpersonal skills, committed to their work and pro-active

Benefits offered are: 401k plus company contribution, vacation/personal leave; covered parking.

Only qualified candidates with the requisite experience and holding a paralegal certificate will be considered for this position.