Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

$80000 - $105000 per year | Houston, TX | Hybrid | Permanent

Hybrid Schedule! Great team-oriented environment!

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with hundreds of attorneys across offices nationwide, including a growing presence in Houston. The firm is known for its top-ranked Construction Practice, which handles some of the most complex and high-stakes construction disputes in the country, along with a broad range of litigation, regulatory, and transactional work.

The firm combines the resources and sophistication of a national platform with a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Paralegals are viewed as trusted members of the litigation team, working directly alongside highly respected attorneys. The firm invests in its people through training, professional development, and clear paths for growth, and its Houston office has been recognized locally as a Top Workplace for employee engagement.

Why join us?

• Discretionary annual bonus • Hybrid schedule with 2 remote days per week • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life and disability coverage • Retirement plan • Robust professional development, training, and advancement opportunities • Collaborative, supportive, team-oriented culture • Work on sophisticated, high-profile construction litigation and arbitration matters • Award-winning workplace recognized for employee engagement

Job Details

A nationally recognized, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its highly regarded Construction Practice Group in Houston. In this role, you will support some of the firm's most complex and high-profile construction disputes, partnering closely with attorneys at every stage of a matter, from case inception through arbitration, trial, and appeal.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to make a meaningful impact on significant matters. Construction litigation and arbitration experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to manage litigation and arbitration matters from inception through trial, hearing, and appeal • Provide hands-on trial and hearing support using presentation software such as OnCue • Manage calendars, court filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements • Draft routine pleadings, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other litigation documents • Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files • Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw and other research tools • Support discovery, including document review, productions, redactions, Bates labeling, and exhibit management • Analyze, organize, and summarize key case materials to support litigation strategy • Coordinate depositions, witnesses, and trial logistics with attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors • Manage eDiscovery workflows, including ESI protocols, Relativity review databases, and productions • Maintain Opus 2 databases, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and designation records • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and vendors • Manage multiple high-priority matters in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate, or a degree in Paralegal Studies, preferred • 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally supporting complex commercial or construction matters • Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management practices • Experience supporting matters through all phases of litigation, arbitration, and trial preparation • Proficiency with OnCue, Relativity, Opus 2, and Westlaw strongly preferred • Excellent analytical, organizational, proofreading, and problem-solving skills • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple projects at once • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information • Flexibility to work additional hours as needed for client demands, hearings, and trials

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