Paralegal-Houston, TX

Paralegal
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 6 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job Schedule-5 days per week in office during training. Manager will make the decision when the worker is ready to flex to 4 days in office
• Job Hours-8:30am-5:30pm (one hour lunch, unpaid)

Interview Process-The interviews will be a combination of virtual and in person, generally two rounds

SUMMARY:

• The client is currently seeking a Labor and Employment Paralegal to join its House Counsel team in Houston, Texas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Energetic individuals who will be working with attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts.
• Drive the discovery process by preparing, assembling, and serving discovery demands and responses and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner with direction and guidance of the firm's attorneys.
• Follow up with our clients and adversaries for compliance with our discovery demands and court orders relating to discovery, drafting letters and motions where appropriate. Prepare reports to claims/clients summarizing discovery responses and summarizing records for attorney review.
• Keep current with court rules, regulations, and procedures on e-filing.
• Ensure all data entered in our Prolaw system is entered accurately and updated regularly.
• Collaborate with and assist the attorneys in providing quality legal representation in discovery, correspondence, motions and trial preparation.
• Prioritize assignments and meet all statutory and court ordered deadlines by maintaining an accurate and updated calendar system.
• Develop proficiency in legal research/writing sufficient to improve and maintain your skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate trial preparation by communicating with your team concerning trial preparation activities.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Excellent customer service skills as well as a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications is essential.
• The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.
• Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.
• The candidate should be a highly self-motivated individual, possess high initiative and have the ability to work independently.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure.
• The ability to perform legal research is preferred.
• Experience in ProLaw is preferred, but not a requirement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required. Experience in employment law would be preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required