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Title : Paralegal

Location : Texas - Houston
Refer to Job # LEAW862591

Paralegal is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join the litigation practice group. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, researching facts, and performing a variety of other legal support duties. Job Responsibilities: Review Plaintiff's Original Petition, draft Defendant's Original Answer, and calculate discovery deadlines according to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, initial and amended articles of incorporation, deeds, and trust instruments for review, approval, and use by attorney Investigate facts of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly Conduct file reviews including reviewing all pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence to learn the facts of the case Review ownership history of the subject property and conduct deed research Review previous litigation history, settlement offer history, Plaintiff's discovery responses, documents provided by Plaintiff in preparation for settlement conference, and owner's opinion of value Research business records of named Plaintiffs with Secretary of State and Texas Comptroller Proofread and edit pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other documents prepared by supervising attorney Prepare trial exhibits, trial notebook, trial preparation order and other materials needed for trial Draft correspondence to Plaintiff's counsel for attorney to review Review and index documents produced in the discovery process Job Requirements: Undergraduate degree or 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Paralegal certification Outstanding time-management and typing skills High attention to detail Proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Familiarity with legal documents and terminology Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines Problem Solving/Analysis Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to work as a team with attorneys and all support staff Strong sense of discretion Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus Proficiency with MS Office tools Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of accuracy Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Salary and Benefits: offers a competitive salary and benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Company paid parking, Profit sharing contributions to a 401(k), $50k Life Insurance Coverage, 11 Paid holidays, Paid time off, FSA & HSA, Supplemental Life & ADD, Long/short term disability, 401(k) plan, and Roth IRA. is Hiring a Paralegal is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their litigation practice group. This role will be responsible for assisting attorneys with the preparation of legal documents, researching facts, and performing a variety of other legal support duties. Job Responsibilities: Review Plaintiff's Original Petition, draft Defendant's Original Answer, and calculate discovery deadlines according to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, initial and amended articles of incorporation, deeds, and trust instruments for review, approval, and use by attorney Investigate facts of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly Conduct file reviews including reviewing all pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence to learn the facts of the case Review ownership history of the subject property and conduct deed research Review previous litigation history, settlement offer history, Plaintiff's discovery responses, documents provided by Plaintiff in preparation for settlement conference, and owner's opinion of value Research business records of named Plaintiffs with Secretary of State and Texas Comptroller Proofread and edit pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other documents prepared by supervising attorney Prepare trial exhibits, trial notebook, trial preparation order and other materials needed for trial Draft correspondence to Plaintiff's counsel for attorney to review Review and index documents produced in the discovery process Job Requirements: Undergraduate degree or 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Paralegal certification Outstanding time-management and typing skills High attention to detail Proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Familiarity with legal documents and terminology Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks while meeting deadlines Problem Solving/Analysis Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to work as a team with attorneys and all support staff Strong sense of discretion Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus Undergraduate degree or 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Paralegal certification

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