Construction Litigation Paralegal - HTX

Lee Hecht Harrison

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Case Management, Construction, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Document Management, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Litigation, Mentoring, Paralegal, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
9 days ago

? Now Hiring: Litigation Paralegal (Construction) - Downtown Houston

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Downtown Houston to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in construction law. This is a full-time, fully onsite (non-negotiable) opportunity supporting a highly respected partner and leadership team.

? Position Highlights:

  • Location: Downtown Houston
  • Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
  • Billable Requirement: 130/month (1,550 annually)
  • Monthly transportation allowance: $150
  • Business casual environment

? What We're Looking For:

  • 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience (required)
  • Strong background in construction law and complex litigation
  • Extensive trial preparation experience, including trial notebooks and courthouse prep
  • Proficiency in document production and case management
  • Experience with Everlaw (preferred)
  • Strong court knowledge and hands-on litigation support experience
  • Highly detail-oriented and able to manage high-level attorney expectations

?? Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and manage trial notebooks and litigation materials
  • Support all phases of trial and courtroom preparation
  • Draft and manage legal documents and filings
  • Coordinate with courts and manage deadlines
  • Handle document production and organize case files
  • Provide direct support to senior leadership and litigation teams

? Team & Culture:

  • Report directly to a Partner, Executive Committee member, and Construction Team Leader
  • Work closely with a dedicated Legal Assistant for support
  • Team-oriented environment with strong mentorship and high performance expectations
  • Firm is seeking a career-minded, high-level paralegal due to replacement of a prior

underperforming hire

? Benefits & Bonus Structure:

  • Medical (75% employer-paid for employee)
  • Dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans
  • 401(k) + profit sharing (eligible after 1 year)
  • PTO starting at 17 days (increases with tenure)

Bonus opportunities:

  • $3,000 (collections-based)
  • $3,000 (billable-based)

If you are a seasoned litigation paralegal with construction law experience looking to work alongside top legal leadership in a high-performance environment, we'd love to connect.

? Apply directly or reach out: jamie.stone@lhh.com

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jamie Stone

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Lee Hecht Harrison