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Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
28 days ago

Position: Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire (around 3—6 months before conversion)
Location: Downtown Houston 
Parking: Responsible for own parking – there is a lot about two blocks away (approximately $5/day)
Schedule: 100% In-Office | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (no or very little overtime)

Basic Function

Provides support and assistance to attorneys in all facets of Legal Department operations, including litigation support, legal file maintenance, organizational structure, client contact, scheduling, and special projects. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties
  • Provide complex litigation support in state and federal courts and arbitration matters.
  • Assist in responding to discovery, scheduling, arranging for depositions, ordering records, preparing, reviewing, analyzing, filing, and organizing documents related to litigation.
  • Assist with drafting and coordinating the preparation of board materials, including minutes, scripts, resolutions, motions, and related documents.
  • Draft, review, and revise board-related documents on behalf of the Legal Department.
  • Perform legal research, locate case law, statutory authority, administrative regulations, and other pertinent resources.
  • Draft pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal materials for attorney review and finalization.
  • Track and maintain deadline calendars to ensure compliance with court and statutory deadlines.
  • Coordinate and maintain case lists or trial dockets for assigned attorneys.
  • Participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including creation of trial notebooks, updating discovery, scheduling witnesses, and filing pleadings.
  • Attend and assist at trials and board meetings.
  • Handle case intake and client communication.
  • Assist in compiling responses to requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
  • Collaborate with department members to achieve annual and quarterly goals for the Legal Department.
  • Organize and maintain filing systems for matters handled by the Legal Department, ensuring compliance with records management policies.
  • Coordinate with various department stakeholders to ensure timely handling of complex legal matters.
  • Lead special projects at the direction of attorneys.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients.
  • Promote safety awareness and follow all applicable procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Paralegal Certification is REQUIRED (from an ABA-accredited program).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and legal document management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.


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