Litigation Paralegal

Downtown Houston Insurance Defense firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of litigation experience under their belt. Responsibilities• Participate and facilitate in the organization and progress of case file including calendar deadlines, maintenance of file and participate in status meetings• Utilize litigation support systems specifically IPRO, Relativity, iManage, FileSite and Trial Director• Perform substantive research including analyze documents and materials and summarize for attorney review• Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents including cite checking, compiling appendices and exhibits, and electronic filing in state and federal courts• Manage, coordinate and prepare for hearings and depositions including drafting witness outlines, deposition exhibits and interaction with experts and witnesses• Collaborate with e-discovery project manager to facilitate document production process from collection through production across all formats• Interact with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)• Manage trial preparation, logistics and support consisting of compiling and tracking exhibits and testimony time, and assisting with all other attorney assignments• Travel to and participate in trial or arbitration is required; national travel• Ability to function independently and collaboratively with a team daily• Any other functions or duties as assigned by managementQualifications• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and document management systems (iManage, FileSite)• Proficiency in the use of e-discovery and deposition transcript tools (Relativity, Trial Director)Due to the high volume of resumes typically received, applicants may not be contacted directly unless their skills/experience closely match those requested by our clients- some of which may not be reflected in this posting. We invite you to keep an eye on future job postings.

Created: 2025-01-11