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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Texas - Houston
Refer to Job # JFGG861942

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephone, copier, and computer Ability to work in a typical office environment SALARY Salary is commensurate with experience. Litigation Paralegal JOB TITLE: Litigation Paralegal FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Full-Time; M-F 8:30 - 5:00 LOCATION: Houston, TX Office (hybrid work environment) POSITION SUMMARY Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in the Houston, TX office. This non-exempt, full-time position is responsible for providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and writing ability, as well as a professional and confident demeanor. *only local candidates will be considered* POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Professional and productive communication with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, all other Law Firm workers, and all others. Provide support to attorneys with drafting, research, document review/analysis, preparing productions, preparing for hearings, depositions and trials, and live trial support. Review, gather, and organize client documents from production to discovery. Search Internet and/or specific sites to gather information or documents requested by attorneys to make the attorney's job easier and more efficient. Assist attorneys in identifying experts for use in case defense. Participate in trial preparation and mediations as needed. Research and summarize records, as needed, to assist in data gathering, including organizing of information in databases. Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, PBGC, CMS, and other regulatory requirements. As directed or as necessary/desirable, lead or participate in meetings and phone calls using remote participation technology (such as, without limitation, Zoom, Bluejeans, et cetera). Prepare documents and docket deadlines for meetings, court filings, etc. Follow-up with the attorney to ensure that deadlines are being met. Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, drafting minutes, drafting meeting agendas, and creating meeting packets. Meet with clients and attorneys to execute documents, and work closely with clients, explaining processes to clients and assembling relevant information for attorneys. Check citations, proofread documents, and collect exhibits. Perform general administrative tasks such as mailings, file retrieval, handling service payments, filing emails, etc. as needed. Track and record time to ensure services provided are appropriately charged. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate required 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department required 5+ years of litigation experience highly preferred Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and cases for more than one attorney simultaneously Must cope successfully with demands from attorneys and remain calm under pressure Must possess strong organizational, research, problem solving, and time management skills A self-starter with a willingness to work long hours when needed Must conduct all business in a confidential manner Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required Strong oral and written communication skills, including keyboarding, required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position is generally sedentary in nature; involves sitting most of the time, but may involve the need for inter-office mobility for brief periods of time Ability to occasionally or routinely lift up to 10 - 20 lbs. Ability to efficiently communicate Ability to perform repetitive motions required Ability to see and read PC screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print Ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephone, copier, and computer Ability to work in a typical office environment SALARY Salary is commensurate with experience. H1: Litigation Paralegal H2: Job Description Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team in the Houston, TX office. This non-exempt, full-time position is responsible for providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and writing ability, as well as a professional and confident demeanor. Bullet Points: * Undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate required * 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department required * 5+ years of litigation experience highly preferred * Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and cases for more than one attorney simultaneously * Must possess strong organizational, research, problem solving, and time management skills * Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required * Strong oral and written communication skills, including keyboarding, required H2: Responsibilities The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for providing support to litigation attorneys with drafting, research, document review/analysis, preparing productions, preparing for hearings, depos

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