What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at The Weaver Law Firm?
Company Description
The Weaver Law Firm, located in Houston, TX, specializes in complex business and real estate litigation as well as business and real estate transactions. With a focus on helping entities and individuals navigate the legal landscape, the firm is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Litigation Paralegal at The Weaver Law Firm. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for tasks such as legal document preparation, document review, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motions to support the attorneys in complex litigation cases.
Qualifications
- Legal Document Preparation, Document Review, and Legal Research skills
- Experience in drafting legal pleadings and motions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Paralegal certification or relevant degree
- Proficiency in legal software and databases
Please apply only if :
1) You are proficient with efiling with Texas courts;
2) Have a Bachelor's degree;
3) Have 3 or more years experience as a paralegal; and
4) Have 3 or more years experience in a litigation law firm as a paralegal.
The above are mandatory requirements. Answering "no" in the screening process will result in an automatic denial letter. Thank you for your courtesy when considering applying to our firm.
We take our jobs seriously, but we have a fun environment and you’ll often hear laughter and talking in the hallway. We enjoy each other’s company and occasionally have group dinners. Legal assistants are important in our firm and we’re searching for someone who is looking for a career and not just a job.
We are a Houston Tanglewood / Galleria area law firm seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal. As a civil litigation law firm, we are focused on real estate, construction and business disputes.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to : calendaring and scheduling; professional client interaction; review incoming mail to monitor for events and deadlines; continuously update attorneys on status of pending matters; use Microsoft Word proficiently. Depending on experience, the legal assistant may prepare correspondence, discovery, answers to lawsuits, motions, notices, deeds and other real estate documents.
We value our staff and offer
Spanish language a plus.
Other duties include :
Phone operations
E-filing and e-recording
Handling mail and delivery services
Prepare mail / send / sort incoming mail
Prepare civil process requests
File real property documents
Prepare and file certificates of formation
Draft demand letters
Set hearings / submission
Draft notice of hearings and submission
Coordinate with process server / clerk
Prepare and send attorney engagement agreements
Draft letters of representation
Communicate with clients and court staff