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Paralegal

Clayton Services

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22–$26 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bankruptcy, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, File Management, Financial Services, Follow Through, Legal, Legal Document Management Software, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Prepare Correspondence, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Project/Program Coordination, Proofreading, Record Keeping, Salesforce.com, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Clayton Services is searching for a Paralegal to join a growing financial services organization in Houston. The Paralegal will support legal and operational teams by preparing legal documentation, coordinating case activity, maintaining litigation calendars, and managing administrative processes associated with commercial recovery matters.

Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00/hour
Benefits: Medical, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities.

Paralegal Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and maintain legal and operational case files
  • Draft correspondence, notices, legal documents, and supporting case materials
  • Coordinate filing activities and manage litigation-related deadlines
  • Maintain calendars for legal events, hearings, and case milestones
  • Review, organize, and track case documentation
  • Manage electronic filing activities and document submissions
  • Assist with client reporting and status updates
  • Support attorneys and legal operations personnel with administrative projects
  • Coordinate communications with third parties, vendors, and outside counsel
  • Maintain accurate records and database information
  • Assist with general office administration and document management functions
Paralegal Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong legal document preparation and proofreading skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong organizational and file management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • Strong time management and follow-through skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to coordinate and manage legal calendars and case deadlines
  • Strong administrative and project coordination abilities
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment
  • Experience utilizing legal case management, document management, or CRM systems preferred
Paralegal Education and Experience:
  • Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of legal support, legal assistant, paralegal, or related experience required
  • Paralegal certification strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting litigation, collections, creditor rights, bankruptcy, commercial law, or related legal practice areas preferred
  • Electronic filing (e-filing) experience strongly preferred
  • Experience preparing legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, and supporting documentation preferred
  • Experience coordinating with attorneys, clients, courts, and third-party vendors preferred
  • Experience utilizing legal case management software, document management systems, or Salesforce preferred
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
Paralegal - Immediate need. Apply today!

About the Company

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Clayton Services

Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.claytonpersonnel.com

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