Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
A dynamic and results-driven litigation firm with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to client service. We handle a broad range of civil litigation matters and are seeking three experienced Paralegals to join their team and support our attorneys and staff in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment. We are looking for Three Litigation Paralegals
Zipcode: 77056
Salary: $80k-$100k
Years of experience: 2 plus years -either plaintiff or defense.
Hours: 9am-630pm
Schedule: 100% in office
Bonus Eligible
Benefits: Full benefits offered. Benefits summary attached. The premium for employee only coverage is $0 for the HDHP medical plan and the premium for employee only dental coverage is also $0.
Paralegal
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and highly organized individual to provide comprehensive legal support to our litigation team.
Responsibilities
- Work together with a team of attorneys and paralegals to manage and prepare cases for trial
- Draft various pleadings, motions, stipulations and discovery
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Conduct e-discovery
- Participate in client interviews, witness preparation and other trial preparations
- Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and draft legal memorandums for use in briefings
- Draft formal written responses to discovery requests
- Demonstrate advocacy skills and aptitude for learning new concepts and procedures
- Manage discovery and trial deadlines
- Handle and document communications with Courts
Qualifications
- Preferred 2+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with preparing/obtaining records, assembling exhibits and pleadings, summarizing transcripts, discovery, and trial preparation
- Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Outlook including Excel, WORD, and Outlook; experience with Relativity is a plus
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong understanding of litigation deadlines and calendaring rules
- High attention to detail with ability to multitask
- Strong communication skills
- High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional demeanor and discretion in handling confidential matters
- Willingness to travel within the US when necessary
- Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX and the role is 100% in-office
The firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, and more!
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Meet The Recruiter
Isabel Swanson
Senior Legal Recruiter
I began my career as a litigation paralegal and attended law school for one year. I realized that was not the career path I wanted to take, so I started working as a legal recruiter and have been loving it for the last twenty years!
I love working at Burnett Specialists and truly enjoy the relationships I have formed with my candidates, clients, and co-workers.
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