Our client, a highly regarded law firm in the Houston area, is looking to hire an experienced litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate has 4 or more years of experience supporting attorneys by performing routine and advanced tasks in a high-volume, complex litigation matters. The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal and practice support tasks, including:

• Provides support to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediation and arbitration, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
• Administers, creates and manages document databases.
• Supports document review teams.
• Provides support for extensive electronic discovery.
• Obtains and organize case materials daily.
• Prepares, organize, and maintain deposition materials and summaries.
• Working knowledge of e-filing.
• Docketing and calendaring deadlines.
• Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• A minimum of 4 years of defense paralegal experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Must have in person trial experience supporting attorneys that represent Fortune 500 clients.
• Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products, FileSite or other document management systems, and DTE or other time entry systems.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to type a minimum of 70 WPM.
• Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook .pst files, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching and on-line court database systems.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription.
• Ability to work with people of all levels.
• Exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment while prioritizing needs of the firm.
• Ability to work overtime, after hours or on weekends, when needed.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Candidates from AM100 law firms preferred.