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Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
National law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for Two Litigation Paralegals in its Houston, TX office.
Schedule: Hybrid schedule (3/2) Benefits: Full benes offered including medical benefits, PTO and profit-sharing

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • The Litigation Paralegal works under the supervision of an Attorney or Case Manager preparing cases for trial, arbitration or mediation.
  • Job duties and responsibilities may include drafting correspondence, pleadings and other documents; designing and creating databases including manual and automated systems; reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege; generating privilege logs; summarizing depositions, medical and employment records; communicating with clients, the courts, other counsel and vendors; coordinating with witnesses; supervising and training case assistants; and, assisting with preparation for trial, arbitration and mediation.
  • The Litigation Paralegal must have a Paralegal Certificate or four-year Bachelors Degree in addition to a minimum of one year of verified work-related experience.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills; technological proficiency and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database and calendaring programs; ability to work under stress and multitask is essential.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS • Paralegal Certificate or four-year Bachelors Degree preferred, in addition to a minimum of one year of work experience. Work experience must be verified by attorney currently licensed to practice in the State for at least three years. • Preferred areas of work experience include construction defect, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, product liability, professional liability, tort, and toxic tort. • Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.   • Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and calendaring applications. • Must be available to work overtime as needed. • Ability to work independently with little or no direction. • Other duties as assigned.

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