Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with the Houston office of an international law firm in their search for a Litigation Paralegal. We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal with 3 years of commercial litigation experience to assist a busy trial team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including performing legal research, document filing and preparing for hearings, mediation and trial. This position offers training, mentorship and career development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings and motions and file them with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediation and trial

Skills

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures and practices
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including utilizing Lexis, e-filing, PACER
• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate is a plus.

NOTE:

• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time

For immediate consideration please submit your resume below.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002

Salary : $80,000